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Lexington, NC vs Goldsboro, NC

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Are people in Goldsboro older or younger than people in Lexington?
- The Median Age in Goldsboro is 1.9 years younger than in Lexington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Goldsboro or Lexington?
- Goldsboro housing costs are 24.8% less expensive than Lexington housing costs.

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

Things to do in Lexington?
Lexington, NC is a pleasant city southwest of Winston-Salem featuring several spectacular spots such as High Rock Lake perfect for exploring or Uptown Lexington ideal for recreational activities; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Lexington BBQ Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

Things to do in Goldsboro?
Goldsboro NC located Eastern Carolina known for lovely live oak trees wide range family-friendly attractions historical sites that are popular among tourists

 Lexington, NCGoldsboro, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,214329,725,481
 Median Income$32,698  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$230,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.4  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Lexington    7 Reviews

I've have been in Lexington for about five years now. I am a military guy that is been around the world. I grew up nearby in Salisbury North Carolina which unfortunately  More

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I've have been in Lexington for about five years now. I am a military guy that is been around the world. I grew up nearby in Salisbury North Carolina which unfortunately  More

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Over 6 years ago

The most criminal place ever. Police do nothing to and don't clean it up. Police here need to be investigated by fbi or something it's dirty and I like cops but  More

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Reviews for Goldsboro    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We have recently moved to Goldsboro and just love it. We moved from another small NC town in the west where we lived for many years. Everyone here is so friendly! Much  More

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Over 8 years ago

It is the military that brought my husband and I to this quaint small town of Goldsboro, and we have lived here for about 4 years now. We consider Goldsboro to be a  More

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Over 8 years ago

Goldsboro is a nice homey place to live. I know a lot of people that move out of the town and come back because there is family here. There is a plenty of beaches to go  More

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