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Odessa, TX vs Harlingen, TX

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- The average commute for residents of Harlingen is 5.3% shorter than it is for residents of Odessa.
- 128.6% more residents of Harlingen work from home compared to residents of Odessa.
 Odessa, TXHarlingen, TXUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock1727
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 Commute Mode
 Odessa, TXHarlingen, TXUnited States
 Auto (alone)82.2%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock8.7%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk1.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.0%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Odessa, TXHarlingen, TXUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.2.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock19.2%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.21.5%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock19.5%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.17.8%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock1.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.11.4%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock1.6%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.9%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.8%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.3.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.9%2.9%
Reviews for Odessa    11 Reviews

You need to be a friendly person who likes people, isn't afraid to work hard, and have a strength of character that can handle challenges to make it here. Odessa sits on  More

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Over 4 years ago

I think Odessa is a perfect little west Texas town. There is pride in our homes, pride in our community and pride in our kids. No, it's not a fancy place, but you won't  More

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Over 7 years ago

Listen to me!!! Do not move to this place!! I was born in this dump and couldnt wait to leave! if you are anything but caucassion your opertunities are very very  More

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Reviews for Harlingen    6 Reviews

Harlingen is a city that offers retirees the most bang for the buck! It is near enough to McAllen and Brownsville and all they offer. You get a wide variety of shopping  More

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This area of the state of Texas is bland to most people from the East and northeast. However the community has everything you need at a price you can afford. Dining out  More

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Over 8 years ago

Here is what you will not get in Harlingen: easy access to great museums and Michelin starred restaurants. However, there are things that counter it. 1) It is  More

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