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Suwanee, GA vs Decatur, GA

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Are people in Decatur older or younger than people in Suwanee?
- The Median Age in Decatur is 0.4 years older than in Suwanee.

Are housing costs cheaper in Decatur or Suwanee?
- Decatur housing costs are 11.9% more expensive than Suwanee housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Decatur or Suwanee?
- The average commute for residents of Decatur is 7.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Suwanee.

Things to do in Suwanee?
Suwanee is a city located in Gwinnett County Georgia with an estimated population around 19,100 people as of 2020. The area offers endless recreational activities such as attending the annual Suwanee Day Festival or taking advantage of its close proximity to one of Georgia’s largest lakes Lake Lanier which provide access to large scale attractions and entertainment options plus several local businesses ranging from pizzerias to luxury dining venues offer something special every day .

Things to do in Decatur?
Decatur, Georgia is located in DeKalb County and serves as the county seat for both DeKalb County and Fulton County. It has a population close to 20,500 individuals living within it’s 14 square miles area. Some notable attractions include Stone Mountain Park and Emory University’s main campus, both located about 20 minutes away by car from Decatur's downtown area.

 Suwanee, GADecatur, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock24,334329,725,481
 Median Income$99,022  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$526,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.3  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Suwanee    8 Reviews

I’ve lived here for 7 years. It is by far the best place to raise a family. So many things to do. Most people in our neighborhood have children. Schools are great.   More

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Over 13 years ago

We moved to Suwanee 7 months ago. Suwanee is a great town to live in. Great schools, low crime (for Atlanta area), convenient to many shopping areas nearby. The Towne  More

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Over 15 years ago

Suwanee has some of the best schools in the state of  More

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Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 14 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 15 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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