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Gulf Shores, AL vs Mary Esther, FL

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- The average commute for residents of Mary Esther is 3.4% longer than it is for residents of Gulf Shores.
- 63.9% fewer residents of Mary Esther work from home compared to residents of Gulf Shores.
 Gulf Shores, ALMary Esther, FLUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2327
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 Commute Mode
 Gulf Shores, ALMary Esther, FLUnited States
 Auto (alone)82.3%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock14.2%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.0%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock1.1%0.5%
 Walk0.0%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock3.8%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Gulf Shores, ALMary Esther, FLUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock26.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.28.0%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock14.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.9.1%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.10.2%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock3.8%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.3%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock6.3%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.1%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock2.0%2.9%
Reviews for Gulf Shores    6 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Owned a place there for 20 years and spend a few weeks each season there. Heading back in a few weeks! Lows: Spotty internet for work. Saturday traffic. Hurricanes.  More

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I know that there are a few people out there that would just as soon throw rotten tomatoes at me for saying what I’m about to say, but I hate, hate, HATE living in Gulf  More

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Over 15 years ago

Gulf Shores offers many sunny days, compared to the rest of Baldwin County.  More

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Reviews for Mary Esther    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Nice place to live. Close to the Gulf of Mexico. Only problem is Highway 98. It's way too congested during certain  More

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Over 19 years ago

Mary Esther is located right outside the main entrance to Hurlburt Field. It is centered approximately 4 miles from Fort Walton Beach to the East, and 4 miles from  More

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