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Plainview, TX vs Dumas, TX

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Are people in Dumas older or younger than people in Plainview?
- The Median Age in Dumas is 2.7 years younger than in Plainview.

Are housing costs cheaper in Dumas or Plainview?
- Dumas housing costs are 55.0% more expensive than Plainview housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Dumas or Plainview?
- The average commute for residents of Dumas is 2.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Plainview.

Things to do in Plainview?
Plainview is located in Hale County Texas with an estimated population around 23,000 people as of 2019. The area features endless recreational activities such as attending the annual Cotton Festival or taking advantage of its close proximity to nearby destinations such as Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge perfect spot to acquire some genuine sightseeing experience while also being able to take part in larger scale events offered by nearby towns depending on what their preference dictates .

Things to do in Dumas?
Dumas, TX is an old city positioned along Route 66 between Amarillo and Dalhart offering plenty of outdoor activities including grounds for hunting, camping and ATV riding at Moore County Park established in 1930’s while visiting places like Dumas Bluffs provides a rich history into what this small desert town was like in days past.

 Plainview, TXDumas, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,565329,725,481
 Median Income$45,526  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$99,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.06  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Plainview    1 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

plainview is small and theres nothing to do so come to plainview and have  More

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Reviews for Dumas    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Lived here most of my life. It is, as another reviewer stated, unfortunately run by the large hispanic population. That in itself would not be bad at all because they  More

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Over 18 years ago

Dumas is a sleepy little town in the Texas Panhandle. Cost of living is low but so is quality of living. The town is dominated by the Hispanic population, many are  More

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