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Monroe, LA vs Allen, TX

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- The average commute for residents of Allen is 10.7% longer than it is for residents of Monroe.
- 493.2% more residents of Allen work from home compared to residents of Monroe.
 Monroe, LAAllen, TXUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2827
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 Monroe, LAAllen, TXUnited States
 Auto (alone)77.8%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock6.5%8.6%
 Mass Transit2.9%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk2.2%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock16.8%9.7%
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 Monroe, LAAllen, TXUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.2%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock6.8%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.28.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock15.6%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.8.6%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock7.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.5.0%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock4.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.1.6%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock11.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.2.9%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock1.1%2.9%
Reviews for Monroe    8 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

If you are looking a place for high crime, high poverty, high obesity rates, high taxes, high unemployment, and high citizens, you have arrived at the right place. I  More

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Lived in Monroe/West Monroe for 2 years, I deeply regret it. Here's why. Not only is Monroe/West Monroe next to a plant that spews it's disgusting, cancerous smog,  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have one of the best universities around. We have high ratings all across the board. Why don't you consider checking us  More

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Reviews for Allen    14 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Originally from Dallas, we moved to Allen 2013. We love the schools, my kids are getting a great education. My daughter was tested in the gifted program as soon as we  More

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Over 9 years ago

Allen is quite possibly the best city I've ever had the privilege of visiting. Everyone you meet is courteous, helpful, and respectable. The town fully supports one  More

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Over 10 years ago

We are planning a move to Allen, Texas and would like to know how many months out of the year are warm enough to swim? Getting ready to make an offer on a home and  More

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