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Milton, GA vs Gainesville, GA

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Are people in Gainesville older or younger than people in Milton?
- The Median Age in Gainesville is 8.1 years younger than in Milton.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gainesville or Milton?
- Gainesville housing costs are 56.4% less expensive than Milton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gainesville or Milton?
- The average commute for residents of Gainesville is 6.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Milton.

Things to do in Milton?
Milton, Georgia is located in Fulton county offering people a variety of outdoor activities around Fort McPherson National Cemetery or Autrey Mill Nature Preserve along with stores like North Point Mall and multiple dining spots including Wisteria Restaurant

Things to do in Gainesville?
Gainesville, Georgia sits within Hall county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Brenau University to Smithgall Arts Center as well as nearby restaurants including The Olive Tree Grill.

 Milton, GAGainesville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,730329,725,481
 Median Income$136,020  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$758,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.99  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Milton    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Beautiful rural area located in extreme north Fulton County, Georgia. Although designated as a city, the area is predominantly horse farms interspersed with high-end  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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