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University Place, WA vs Aberdeen, WA

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Are people in Aberdeen older or younger than people in University Place?
- The Median Age in Aberdeen is 2.2 years younger than in University Place.

Are housing costs cheaper in Aberdeen or University Place?
- Aberdeen housing costs are 55.8% less expensive than University Place housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Aberdeen or University Place?
- The average commute for residents of Aberdeen is 6.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of University Place.

Things to do in University Place?
University Place WA sits at the base of Puget Sound offering scenic getaways just a stone’s throw away combined with several cultural attractions like Murray Morgan Bridge Park which tells the history of Tacoma.

Things to do in Aberdeen?
Home to Grays Harbor College and located just south of Seattle on Washington's beautiful Pacific Coast, Aberdeen is an idyllic coastal community known for its dynamic arts scene, nearby sandy beaches and charming downtown area full of interesting stores and restaurants.

 University Place, WAAberdeen, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,842329,725,481
 Median Income$84,673  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$572,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for University Place    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher  More

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Reviews for Aberdeen    5 Reviews

I used to live on an island in the Aleutian Chain and I got used to the fact that the ocean was immediately present, always. I didn't realize how much I loved being  More

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Over 13 years ago

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Over 16 years ago

OK. I just have to say, yes, it rains in the Winter quite a bit, and there are some wild wind/rain storms, but the Summers are MAGNIFICENT, gorgeous, SUNNY, COOL and  More

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