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Longview, TX vs Waxahachie, TX

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Are people in Waxahachie older or younger than people in Longview?
- The Median Age in Waxahachie is 3.2 years younger than in Longview.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waxahachie or Longview?
- Waxahachie housing costs are 64.3% more expensive than Longview housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waxahachie or Longview?
- The average commute for residents of Waxahachie is 5.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Longview.

Things to do in Longview?
Longview, Texas offers plenty of outdoor activities such as kayaking on Lake O' The Pines or exploring one of its many nature trails.

Things to do in Waxahachie?
Waxahachie, Texas lies within Ellis County giving tourists leisure areas such as Lowe`s Creek Recreation Area combined with employment opportunities at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center along with entertainment opportunities at Premiere Cinemas 6.

 Longview, TXWaxahachie, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock39,815329,725,481
 Median Income$53,854  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$198,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Longview    9 Reviews

I was born and raised here. I don't recommend it. I love religious people but the religious culture here is so suffocating. I felt like I couldn't breath or be  More

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The schools are substandard. Bullying is part of the culture, not only in the schools, but in the work places. The good jobs are 'hidden' - you have to know someone to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Longview, Texas is a growing Northeast Texas town of about 80,000. Lots of families raise their children  More

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Reviews for Waxahachie    4 Reviews

Hard to believe the cost difference when you compare Dallas, TX to West Sacramento, CA and then Waxahachie, TX to West Sacramento, CA. I did not think there would be  More

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Over 18 years ago

The climate here does get hot but there is always a breeze here to help offset the heat. The people of Waxahachie are very friendly and helpful. The schools are  More

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Over 19 years ago

Waxahachie has many fine qualities as far as a nice, family oriented place to live. The schools here are top rated and the teachers are extraordinary. We have many of  More

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