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Waxahachie, TX vs Longview, TX

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Are people in Longview older or younger than people in Waxahachie?
- The Median Age in Longview is 3.2 years older than in Waxahachie.

Are housing costs cheaper in Longview or Waxahachie?
- Longview housing costs are 39.1% less expensive than Waxahachie housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Longview or Waxahachie?
- The average commute for residents of Longview is 5.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Waxahachie.

Things to do in Waxahachie?
Waxahachie, Texas lies within Ellis County giving tourists leisure areas such as Lowe`s Creek Recreation Area combined with employment opportunities at Baylor Scott & White Medical Center along with entertainment opportunities at Premiere Cinemas 6.

Things to do in Longview?
Longview, Texas offers plenty of outdoor activities such as kayaking on Lake O' The Pines or exploring one of its many nature trails.

 Waxahachie, TXLongview, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock81,967329,725,481
 Median Income$74,789  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$326,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.59  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waxahachie    4 Reviews

Hard to believe the cost difference when you compare Dallas, TX to West Sacramento, CA and then Waxahachie, TX to West Sacramento, CA. I did not think there would be  More

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Over 18 years ago

The climate here does get hot but there is always a breeze here to help offset the heat. The people of Waxahachie are very friendly and helpful. The schools are  More

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Over 19 years ago

Waxahachie has many fine qualities as far as a nice, family oriented place to live. The schools here are top rated and the teachers are extraordinary. We have many of  More

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Reviews for Longview    9 Reviews

I was born and raised here. I don't recommend it. I love religious people but the religious culture here is so suffocating. I felt like I couldn't breath or be  More

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The schools are substandard. Bullying is part of the culture, not only in the schools, but in the work places. The good jobs are 'hidden' - you have to know someone to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Longview, Texas is a growing Northeast Texas town of about 80,000. Lots of families raise their children  More

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