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Ruston, LA vs Huntsville, TX

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Are people in Huntsville older or younger than people in Ruston?
- The Median Age in Huntsville is 7.2 years older than in Ruston.

Are housing costs cheaper in Huntsville or Ruston?
- Huntsville housing costs are 30.9% more expensive than Ruston housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Huntsville or Ruston?
- The average commute for residents of Huntsville is 8.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Ruston.

Things to do in Ruston?
Ruston, LA Ruston is a city located in Lincoln Parish in Northwest Louisiana. Home to Louisiana Tech University, Ruston offers an array of cultural attractions from museums and art galleries to historical sites dating back to before the Civil War era. Ruston's charming downtown area provides plenty of options for dining and entertainment while its outdoor activities include golf courses, walking trails and more than 16 parks that are perfect for outdoor recreation or simply appreciating nature at its best.

Things to do in Huntsville?
Huntsville, Texas sits within Walker County featuring numerous recreational sites combining with employment opportunities at Sam Houston State University plus food spots including Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen.

 Ruston, LAHuntsville, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,446329,725,481
 Median Income$34,554  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$195,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.2  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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Reviews for Huntsville    4 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I live and huntsville and I was born in huntsville I have lived here for most of my life and I am only  More

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Over 8 years ago

I grew up about an hour from here and when I moved back the job market led me toward Conroe but the cost of living made it worth the commute to and from Huntsville.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Huntsville, Texas is the home of Sam Houston State University, a small state-funded university that boasts the likes of Dan Rather and Dana Andrews as alumni. The  More

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