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Taylor, TX vs Texarkana, TX

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Are people in Texarkana older or younger than people in Taylor?
- The Median Age in Texarkana is 3.4 years younger than in Taylor.

Are housing costs cheaper in Texarkana or Taylor?
- Texarkana housing costs are 43.0% less expensive than Taylor housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Texarkana or Taylor?
- The average commute for residents of Texarkana is 13.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Taylor.

Things to do in Taylor?
Taylor is an incorporated city located in Williamson County, Texas offering plenty of attractions such as attending concerts at the historic Taylor Theatre or visiting its multiple parks perfect for enjoying a picnic in the sunshine. Additionally there are lots of eateries and stores providing delicious cuisine and unique items ideal for any budget situated throughout town plus nearby Lake Granger provides stunning views!

Things to do in Texarkana?
Texarkana, Texas is located in Bowie and Miller counties providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Spring Lake Park plus stores like Central Mall Texarkana and dining spots near Viva Mariachi Mexican Restaurant

 Taylor, TXTexarkana, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,256329,725,481
 Median Income$60,629  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$293,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Taylor    8 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Recently moved to Dallas and am missing the small town feel of Taylor. There's been a ton of growth in the past few years. Lots of new houses being built and jobs coming  More

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Over 10 years ago

Hopeful  More

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Over 12 years ago

crosby is the best place i lived in a ong time to bad im not there any more the people in crosby are so nice there isnt a place i would go besides crosby and if any of  More

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Reviews for Texarkana    15 Reviews

Texarkana, Texas is the main powerhouse of the wider Texarkana-Tex/Ark Metro Area (if you can call it that). This is a good small city which has all the amenities for a  More

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As a life long resident of Texarkana, I've always felt a sense of pride for my city. However, I recently had an eye opening experience. After the company I worked for  More

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Over 12 years ago

Very slow paced. Not a lot in the way of entertainment or  More

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