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Athens, TN vs Elizabethtown, KY

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Highlights
Are people in Elizabethtown older or younger than people in Athens?
- The Median Age in Elizabethtown is 3.5 years younger than in Athens.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elizabethtown or Athens?
- Elizabethtown housing costs are 5.9% more expensive than Athens housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elizabethtown or Athens?
- The average commute for residents of Elizabethtown is 0.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Athens.

Things to do in Athens?
Athens, TN is a small town located southeast of Knoxville filled with charming attractions such as Texas Roadhouse ideal for guests who looking for authentic southern cooking or Tennessee Wesleyan University with its many activities like art classes and sports; visitors can also explore nearby Parksville Lake offering fishing and other recreational activities.

Things to do in Elizabethtown?
Elizabethtown, KY is actually two towns combined; A “city” side with modern amenities such as shopping malls and business establishments plus a rural “county” side filled with rolling hills and quaint farms offering a variety of fruits/vegetables depending on season!

 Athens, TNElizabethtown, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,066329,725,481
 Median Income$42,283  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$210,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews

Hi! I live in Athens, TN but am originally from Florida. Athens, TN is a beautiful city right between Chattanooga and Knoxville. We are 2 hours from Atlanta, GA,   More

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Over 14 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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Reviews for Elizabethtown    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The Dixie Highway is the main route between Elizabethtown and Fort Knox. Almost all of the shopping and service centers are located along this route. The problem is  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived in Elizabethtown, KY since returning from a 29 year tour of Europe. I am employed by Defense Department at Fort Knox. I'm not rich but I live well. To  More

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Over 15 years ago

cant find none !!! go 2 toolong.com moresureword.com   More

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