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Tucker, GA vs Gainesville, GA

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Are people in Gainesville older or younger than people in Tucker?
- The Median Age in Gainesville is 12.8 years younger than in Tucker.

Are housing costs cheaper in Gainesville or Tucker?
- Gainesville housing costs are 6.1% less expensive than Tucker housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Gainesville or Tucker?
- The average commute for residents of Gainesville is 10.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Tucker.

Things to do in Tucker?
Tucker, Georgia is situated in DeKalb county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Camp John Hope to Tucker Nature Preserve combined with stores like Northlake Mall and local food spots like La Carreta Restaurante Mexicano

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.

 Tucker, GAGainesville, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,730329,725,481
 Median Income$75,377  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$351,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.19  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Tucker    7 Reviews

Tucker still feels like a small town. You walk down its sidewalks, and people say hello. No tall buildings, and all the facilities of downtown within its 3 blocks of  More

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Tucker is a great place to live if you want to be close to everything - 30 minutes to airport, 20 minutes to downtown, 15 minutes to Brookhaven/Buckhead or Decatur, but  More

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Over 15 years ago

Tucker is also a small part of Gwinnett County not just  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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