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Fairhope, AL vs Destin, FL

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Highlights
- Destin spends 23.9% less per student than Fairhope.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 2.4% lower in Destin than in Fairhope. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Destin had 1.4% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Fairhope

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 Fairhope, ALDestin, FLUnited States
 Expend. per Student$12,984$9,875$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$10,640$9,180$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student$6,183$5,920$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio17.7317.3116.23
 Students per Librarian60116174573
 Students per Counselor388409530
 Grade School Educ.1.6%4.0%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.3.2%2.1%6.3%
 High School Educ.95.2%93.9%88.9%
 Some College Educ.20.3%22.8%20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.8.0%9.6%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.54.0%43.2%33.7%
 Masters Grad.16.6%10.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree4.8%1.2%2.2%
 Doctorate Degree3.1%1.3%1.5%

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Reviews for Fairhope    13 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I have lived here for years cute small eclectic. Liberal for Alabama.   More

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We just moved to Fairhope from California and absolutely love it! For the most part, it’s like minded common sense conservatives close to the bay and lots of shopping.  More

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Beautiful mix of the standard retail within 15 mina, but in our downtown is ecclectic meets "old townMarch of each year Fairhope hosts a mammoth Arts and Artist event  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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36532 36559
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32541

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