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Jamestown, NY vs Monroe, NC

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Are people in Monroe older or younger than people in Jamestown?
- The Median Age in Monroe is 0.9 years younger than in Jamestown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Monroe or Jamestown?
- Monroe housing costs are 166.1% more expensive than Jamestown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Monroe or Jamestown?
- The average commute for residents of Monroe is 10.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jamestown.

Things to do in Jamestown?
Jamestown is a city located in the south western corner of New York State on the shores of Chautauqua Lake. This dynamic town features many attractions for visitors including a variety of shopping options, art galleries and theaters. Outdoor lovers can also access local parks for swimming or boating on the lake during summertime.

Things to do in Monroe?
Monroe NC is home to about 34 thousand people who appreciate its convenient location only 40 minutes away from Charlotte It offers lovely small-town living that comes packed with beautiful architectural wonders like Victorian style homes

 Jamestown, NYMonroe, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,464329,725,481
 Median Income$36,162  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$108,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.69  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jamestown    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived all over this country and can say that Jamestown is a lovely old city. It has some problems common to small, rural cities in the northeast - lack of job  More

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Over 18 years ago

We have been out West several times and find that we like the wide open spaces. Here in New York the foothills are to close and not enough open  More

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Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

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I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

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I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  More

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