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Alcoa, TN vs Lenoir, NC

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Are people in Lenoir older or younger than people in Alcoa?
- The Median Age in Lenoir is 6.2 years older than in Alcoa.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lenoir or Alcoa?
- Lenoir housing costs are 24.9% less expensive than Alcoa housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lenoir or Alcoa?
- The average commute for residents of Lenoir is 2.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Alcoa.

Things to do in Alcoa?
Alcoa TN is situated just outside Knoxville along one end of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park where locals enjoy fresh mountain air living close to nature combined with modern amenities from big city living just minutes away through US411 highway links.

Things to do in Lenoir?
Lenoir, North Carolina is located in Caldwell County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Lenoir Golf Course plus stores like Valmead Shopping Center and dining spots near DaVinci's Italian Restaurant.

 Alcoa, TNLenoir, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,205329,725,481
 Median Income$55,440  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$245,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alcoa    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Lived here for 1 year. Also lived in Illinois, Georgia, NJ and Pennsylvania. This place is devoid of culture. Hill people everywhere. Am 55 years old and have never  More

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Reviews for Lenoir    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I wrote a positive review of Lenoir 4 years ago and my opinion of the town has nothing but improved since living here over time. They've added a new movie theater, new  More

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Over 11 years ago

I know the unemployment rate in Lenoir is not superb, but the lifestyle here is wonderful! I've lived outside Chicago, rural Oklahoma and New Hampshire, outside Ft.  More

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As a lifelong resident, one of the primary reasons I remained here was the abundance of employment. But in the late 90's we began a slow downturn, until many of the  More

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