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Riverton, UT vs The Colony, TX

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

Are housing costs cheaper in The Colony or Riverton?
- The Colony housing costs are 34.8% less expensive than Riverton housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, The Colony or Riverton?
- The average commute for residents of The Colony is 5.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Riverton.

Things to do in Riverton?
Riverton, Utah is located in Salt Lake County providing tourists access to the river trails of Jordan River Trailhead plus local restaurants like Coppervine Dacor.

Things to do in The Colony?
The Colony, Texas is a city located in Denton County that offers its residents plenty of entertainment opportunities including Hawaiian Falls Waterpark and Grandscape Entertainment Center.

 Riverton, UTThe Colony, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,489329,725,481
 Median Income$107,674  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3638.4
 Avg. Home Price$596,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Riverton    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Riverton has a great view of the mountains to both the East and West. It has a small town feel, but you are in close proximity to a number of major retail stores. The  More

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Reviews for The Colony    8 Reviews

I've lived in The Colony since 2001. It's never been a fancy place but it was decent enough. We were famous for being the only wet city around and having plenty of  More

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The Colony is a true gem! A wonderful location to raise your children, excellent schools, low crime, and affordable housing! A true community feel with tons of kid  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was surprised to read 3 negative views on The COlony. We love it here. It has a small town feel and is very friendly. We live in a perfectly lovely neighborhood. The  More

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