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Statesboro, GA vs Gainesville, GA

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Are people in Gainesville older or younger than people in Statesboro?
- The Median Age in Gainesville is 10.0 years older than in Statesboro.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gainesville or Statesboro?
- Gainesville housing costs are 47.4% more expensive than Statesboro housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gainesville or Statesboro?
- The average commute for residents of Gainesville is 3.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Statesboro.

Things to do in Statesboro?
Statesboro GA sits southeast Atlanta famous primarily for its fantastic golf courses such as Forest Heights Golf Course offering an amazing scenery plus a historic downtown district full of antique stores and great restaurants!

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.

 Statesboro, GAGainesville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,730329,725,481
 Median Income$35,353  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$224,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.97  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Statesboro    5 Reviews

Many Christian denominations are represented in Statesboro including African Methodist Episcopal, Baptist, Episcopal, Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian, Roman Catholic.  More

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Whether all in Statesboro appreciate it or not, Georgia Southern University is a major economic engine and contributes to culture and recreational opportunities. So far  More

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Over 15 years ago

The cost of living is pretty low in Statesboro. If you are single you can make it work on just $20,000 a year. A married couple will need around $32,000 to $35,000 to   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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