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Jesup, GA vs Canton, GA

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Are people in Canton older or younger than people in Jesup?
- The Median Age in Canton is 6.4 years younger than in Jesup.

Are housing costs cheaper in Canton or Jesup?
- Canton housing costs are 196.6% more expensive than Jesup housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Canton or Jesup?
- The average commute for residents of Canton is 16.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Jesup.

Things to do in Jesup?
Jesup GA is important parts hub along route 84 plus Bald Hill highway northbound towards South Carolina state line including some famous attractions such as Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge offering over 700 species birds across 530 square miles open daily April-October!

Things to do in Canton?
Canton is a town located in Cherokee County which offers plenty for visitors to do during their stay like attending one of the many festivals held here each year or browsing unique stores along Main Street. There are also plenty of places to explore outdoors like Boling Park which provides scenic views of lakeside surroundings on nice days!

 Jesup, GACanton, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock32,342329,725,481
 Median Income$49,315  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$154,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.2  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Jesup    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Jesup for several years but have lived near Wayne County for almost 30 years. Jesup isn't the place for families, there is no economic development,  More

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Over 15 years ago

My review of Wayne County since I have lived here my whole life is that as a community we have the lowest job unemployment rate and spending costs are not what they  More

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Over 18 years ago

The weather in Jesup, GA can be unpredictable. Known for it's long droughts, this spring and summer saw record rainfalls. In fact, in the city recently, they received 6  More

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Reviews for Canton    9 Reviews

My husband and I moved here a year ago after having lived in South Florida for the better part of our lives. We are retired and love it up here. Property taxes and  More

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I lived there for almost 2 years and I loved it. Most of the places to shop for groceries and clothing are about a 10 minute walk. When I lived there the apartment I  More

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Over 12 years ago

Overall, this appears to be a nice affordable town with relatively low  More

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