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Sulphur Springs, TX vs Athens, TX

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Are people in Athens older or younger than people in Sulphur Springs?
- The Median Age in Athens is 0.1 years older than in Sulphur Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Athens or Sulphur Springs?
- Athens housing costs are 11.0% more expensive than Sulphur Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Athens or Sulphur Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Athens is 0.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Sulphur Springs.

Things to do in Sulphur Springs?
Sulphur Springs is a city located in Hopkins County with an estimated population of 15,449 according to the 2019 census. The city offers its residents plenty of amenities such as schools, parks and libraries that they can use for leisure or educational purposes plus many restaurants and shops that offer unique items for visitors to purchase or enjoy during their visit.

Things to do in Athens?
Athens is an incorporated city situated within Henderson County, Texas boasting plenty of activities like visiting its local museums like the East Texas Arboretum & Botanical Society suitable for anyone interested in the area's history plus nearby Cedar Creek Reservoir has various events and exhibits conveniently situated close by. There are also lots of shopping outlets and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine good for anyone looking to browse around or have a meal out during their visit here!

 Sulphur Springs, TXAthens, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock12,719329,725,481
 Median Income$51,332  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$198,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.86  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Sulphur Springs    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

SULPHUR SPRINGS IS VERY HOT AND HUMID IN THE SUMMER,ABOUT 96 DEGREES IN THE SUMMER WITH HUMIDITY OVER 50%. WINTER IS COLD AND DAMP FROM NOVEMBER THROUGH FEBRUARY  More

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Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Athens is a beautiful east Texas town. It is clean and friendly, but no one gets in a hurry! The traffic light are terrible, you have to stop at every one. They have  More

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Athens is a charming and nice community. Its clean and well thought- out. It could use more industry...but, so could east Texas in general. A big plus, is that Athens  More

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