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Acworth, GA vs Medford, OR

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Are people in Medford older or younger than people in Acworth?
- The Median Age in Medford is 1.6 years older than in Acworth.

Are housing costs cheaper in Medford or Acworth?
- Medford housing costs are 3.2% less expensive than Acworth housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Medford or Acworth?
- The average commute for residents of Medford is 16.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Acworth.

Things to do in Acworth?
Acworth is situated along Lake Acworth in Cobb County Georgia just 30 miles north of Atlanta making it ideal for those looking for easy access to one of the South's busiest cities without dealing with all of its traffic and noise. Its scenic lake setting provides several outdoor recreation opportunities such as swimming fishing boating waterskiing wakeboarding sailing kayaking hiking biking etc making it perfect for active individuals who love nature!

Things to do in Medford?
Medford, Oregon provides a perfect blend between modern life and stunning views of nearby Crater Lake National Park or Starvation Creek State Park.

 Acworth, GAMedford, ORUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,894329,725,481
 Median Income$72,788  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$389,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time32.12  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Acworth    14 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

So you want to know about Acworth, do ya? Well, imagine a tired industrial town with concrete plants, old run-down strip malls, the busiest rail road (so you're  More

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What else can I say? It's better than Cherokee County, they're run over with Meth and Heroin. Acworth has a crack and weed problem. Pick your poison.  More

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Acworth is north of Atlanta. The population is just over 20K and the cost of living is very low compared to almost anywhere in the region. If you love a sunny, warm  More

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Reviews for Medford    51 Reviews

Our family moved to Medford in early 2017 and we cannot wait to leave. Every summer since we arrived has been filled with oppressive and persistent smoke to the point  More

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My husband and I semi-retired here in 2014 after considering several around the same size in terms of population. We love the four seasons here as well as the gorgeous  More

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We have lived here for 12 years now and find it to be a great place to live. When I read a post that blames Trump for the homeless population and how, "things will be  More

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