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Lawrenceville, GA vs Decatur, GA

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Are people in Decatur older or younger than people in Lawrenceville?
- The Median Age in Decatur is 5.6 years older than in Lawrenceville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Decatur or Lawrenceville?
- Decatur housing costs are 61.4% more expensive than Lawrenceville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Decatur or Lawrenceville?
- The average commute for residents of Decatur is 5.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lawrenceville.

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!

Things to do in Decatur?
Decatur, Georgia is located in DeKalb County and serves as the county seat for both DeKalb County and Fulton County. It has a population close to 20,500 individuals living within it’s 14 square miles area. Some notable attractions include Stone Mountain Park and Emory University’s main campus, both located about 20 minutes away by car from Decatur's downtown area.

 Lawrenceville, GADecatur, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,334329,725,481
 Median Income$51,242  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$364,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.53  Unlock26.38
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 14 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 14 years ago

cheaper cost for both live and  More

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Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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