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Longview, TX vs Texarkana, TX

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Are people in Texarkana older or younger than people in Longview?
- The Median Age in Texarkana is 2.6 years older than in Longview.

Are housing costs cheaper in Texarkana or Longview?
- Texarkana housing costs are 15.9% less expensive than Longview housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Texarkana or Longview?
- The average commute for residents of Texarkana is 3.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Longview.

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.

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

 Longview, TXTexarkana, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,256329,725,481
 Median Income$53,854  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$198,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.6  Unlock26.38
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 15 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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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 11 years ago

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

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