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Hattiesburg, MS vs Lawrenceville, GA

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Are people in Lawrenceville older or younger than people in Hattiesburg?
- The Median Age in Lawrenceville is 3.4 years older than in Hattiesburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lawrenceville or Hattiesburg?
- Lawrenceville housing costs are 98.5% more expensive than Hattiesburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lawrenceville or Hattiesburg?
- The average commute for residents of Lawrenceville is 15.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hattiesburg.

Things to do in Hattiesburg?
Hattiesburg, MS is popularly referred to as The Hub City due to its location near several major highways which make it an ideal spot for transport and travel. Residents can visit various cultural destinations including the Hattiesburg Zoo or attend annual events such as an outdoor movie festival or art in motion photography exhibition.

Things to do in Lawrenceville?
Lawrenceville is found within Gwinnett County offering convenient access both into downtown Atlanta or up North towards North Carolina depending on what mood you’re feeling —alongside numerous other options ranging from outdoor excursions like Autrey Mill Nature Preserve or bike paths/lakes nearby ideal for weekend getaways!

 Hattiesburg, MSLawrenceville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,299329,725,481
 Median Income$38,293  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3338.4
 Avg. Home Price$183,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.46  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hattiesburg    10 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Hattiesburg is generally a pleasant city to live in and raise a family, and is a convenient for several weekend destinations, but I'm seriously contemplating a move.  More

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Hattiesburg experiences virtually all of the extremes in weather. The summers are hot and humid. Fall is still pretty nasty, except for the latter part of September.  More

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I grew up in Hattiesburg but have lived in many US & Int'l cities. There is an oddity about Hattiesburg. Many of the average citizens behave cliquishly, live beyond  More

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Reviews for Lawrenceville    11 Reviews

I am a doctor by profession and use to live diffrent places in diffrent states, but I liked the Chandler Pond neighborhood in Lawrenceville, GA is best place to live.  More

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Over 15 years ago

I owned 2 homes in Lawrenceville and was a long time resident. Lawrenceville experienced great growth and was the commuters dream in the 1980's. It was one white  More

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Over 15 years ago

cheaper cost for both live and  More

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