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Norcross, GA vs Shrewsbury, MA

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Are people in Shrewsbury older or younger than people in Norcross?
- The Median Age in Shrewsbury is 6.6 years older than in Norcross.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shrewsbury or Norcross?
- Shrewsbury housing costs are 100.5% more expensive than Norcross housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shrewsbury or Norcross?
- The average commute for residents of Shrewsbury is 1.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Norcross.

Things to do in Norcross?
Norcross, Georgia is an affluent suburb located just outside Atlanta in Gwinnett County. It’s known for its beautiful neighborhoods with tree-lined streets filled with classic homes along with plenty of opportunities for outdoor recreation - including Little Mulberry Park which offers hiking trails, lake fishing and more!

Things to do in Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury, Massachusetts is found in Worcester county offering its citizens access to parks including Dean Park while also having shopping options at Solomon Pond Mall plus multiple restaurants including Olive Garden

 Norcross, GAShrewsbury, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,291329,725,481
 Median Income$70,403  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$293,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time30.49  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Norcross    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

The historic downtown offers a great sense of community place. Traffic is bad, but that's pretty normal for anywhere in the Atlanta metro.  More

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If you've not visited Historic Downtown Norcross, you've no idea about the quality of life in the city limits. True, there is a strong international community along the  More

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Over 16 years ago

There is some type of crime everywhere. I do understand concern with safety and quality of life. I have lived in and know of "nice" heighborhoods where there were  More

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Reviews for Shrewsbury    3 Reviews

Having been a resident of Shrewsbury since 1978, I can attest to the findings. As a realtor sharing the views of other realtors, Shrewsbury, I can understand why  More

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Over 11 years ago

Great place to raise your  More

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Over 13 years ago

Shrewsbury resembles a Norman Rockwell painting in the winter months. a suburb of both Boston and downtown Worcester, 50 miles from Boston and 15 minutes from  More

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