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Purcellville, VA vs Gainesville, GA

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Are people in Gainesville older or younger than people in Purcellville?
- The Median Age in Gainesville is 2.9 years younger than in Purcellville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gainesville or Purcellville?
- Gainesville housing costs are 56.1% less expensive than Purcellville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gainesville or Purcellville?
- The average commute for residents of Gainesville is 13.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Purcellville.

Things to do in Purcellville?
Purcellville is a town located within Loudoun County Virginia just outside Washington DC Metro Area providing all city amenities while being surrounded by scenic mountain ranges including Catoctin Mountains or Blue Ridge Mountains ideal for exploring nature or sightseeing activities amongst rolling hills filled with wineries & breweries.. With only 12 thousand residents it’s easy to feel welcomed by friendly locals & low crime rates when calling Purcellville home!

Things to do in Gainesville?
Gainesville, Georgia sits within Hall county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Brenau University to Smithgall Arts Center as well as nearby restaurants including The Olive Tree Grill.

 Purcellville, VAGainesville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,730329,725,481
 Median Income$140,536  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$753,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time35.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Purcellville    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Housing in this area is expensive, especially for being located so far away (> 15 min drive) from a major shopping  More

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Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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