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Neptune, NJ vs Norwalk, CT

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Are people in Norwalk older or younger than people in Neptune?
- The Median Age in Norwalk is 5.8 years younger than in Neptune.

Are housing costs cheaper in Norwalk or Neptune?
- Norwalk housing costs are 12.0% more expensive than Neptune housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Norwalk or Neptune?
- The average commute for residents of Norwalk is 1.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Neptune.

Things to do in Neptune?
Neptune, NJ rests on the Jersey Shore giving visitors direct access to beaches for swimming & surfing perfect for summertime fun combined with several entertainment venues featuring attractions such as mini golf games & carnivals open all year round! Residents have easy access to abundance of shopping options such as nearby Peddler's Village — a charming retail complex offering 180 different stores!

Things to do in Norwalk?
Norwalk, Connecticut is renowned for its maritime industry but there’s so much more to explore here - take a ferry ride around Long Island Sound or enjoy walks in Calf Pasture Beach Park.

 Neptune, NJNorwalk, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock90,821329,725,481
 Median Income$85,759  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$470,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.97  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Neptune    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

My children have just started school in Neptune and I will be taking them out due the extreme poor performance of the schools. See the NJ department of education web  More

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I grew up in Neptune twp. I spent all of my childhood and part of my early adult life there. I had a great life there. I would call it Lower to middle class suburban  More

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Reviews for Norwalk    8 Reviews

There's nothing fun to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

Very diverse. Good food,entertainment and social activities. High housing costs and property  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lots to do, but everything is expensive. Taxes are high (i.e.property, which includes each vehicle that you own)and services are just okay, not  More

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