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Lancaster, TX vs The Colony, TX

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Highlights
- The Colony has 2.0% less rainy days than Lancaster.
- The Colony has 0.4% less Sunny Days than Lancaster.
- On the BestPlaces comfort index, The Colony scores 1.4% worse than Lancaster
 Lancaster, TXThe Colony, TXUnited States
 Rainfall  Unlock3938
 Snowfall1  Unlock28
 Precipitation  Unlock75106
 Sunny229  Unlock205
 Avg. July High  Unlock9586
 Avg. Jan. Low33  Unlock22
 Comfort Index (higher=better)  Unlock7.17
 UV Index5.7  Unlock4.3
 Elevation  Unlock5912443
Reviews for Lancaster    13 Reviews

The city of Lancaster, Texas has a lot of character and a proud history. We have a lot of new businesses popping up and most of the neighborhoods in Lancaster are  More

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Lancaster is a pleasant place, not too big, not too small nor overcrowded. My neighborhood is very close knit. I moved here in 2001 but most of my neighbors are original  More

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Over 14 years ago

Lancaster has a lot of community spirit and is a great place to live. It is currently going through a growth phase, so I am looking forward to the next few years as the  More

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Reviews for The Colony    8 Reviews

I've lived in The Colony since 2001. It's never been a fancy place but it was decent enough. We were famous for being the only wet city around and having plenty of  More

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The Colony is a true gem! A wonderful location to raise your children, excellent schools, low crime, and affordable housing! A true community feel with tons of kid  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was surprised to read 3 negative views on The COlony. We love it here. It has a small town feel and is very friendly. We live in a perfectly lovely neighborhood. The  More

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