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Petal, MS vs DeLand, FL

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Are people in DeLand older or younger than people in Petal?
- The Median Age in DeLand is 5.0 years older than in Petal.

Are housing costs cheaper in DeLand or Petal?
- DeLand housing costs are 72.0% more expensive than Petal housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, DeLand or Petal?
- The average commute for residents of DeLand is 1.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Petal.

Things to do in Petal?
Petal, MS sits in Forrest County with a population close to 10,500 people. Here you can visit unique attractions such as Chain Park featuring various playgrounds suitable for all ages or go on leisurely strolls along Leaf River Trail lined with scenic vistas ideal for photographers!

Things to do in DeLand?
DeLand, FL lies just north of Daytona on the St. Johns River offering plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities as well as historical sites such as De Leon Springs State Park and numerous cultural attractions like galleries and museums.

 Petal, MSDeLand, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,528329,725,481
 Median Income$55,407  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$188,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.34  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Petal    1 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I am a Petal native 4th generation with a child (5th generation) in the Petal School District. I love it here, but I must say that a lot of the information provided on  More

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Reviews for Deland    11 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

~ DeLand Police 'Killed' Teenage Girl ~ « Thread Started on Feb 19, 2008, 1:38am » Mom: Police Told Daughter To Stop Calling Before Murder-Suicide-- 'The Day She  More

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Over 15 years ago

DON'T MOVE TO DELAND,DELEON SPRINGS! The Deland Police department have some type of dirty dealings with the mexican criminals in Deland. They can do anything illegal and  More

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Over 16 years ago

Home of Stetson, University(the Harvard of the South), St. John's River(beauty beyond description, teaming with every sort of fish and wildlife), compassionate rednecks,  More

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