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Athens, TN vs Melbourne, FL

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Are people in Melbourne older or younger than people in Athens?
- The Median Age in Melbourne is 2.4 years older than in Athens.

Are housing costs cheaper in Melbourne or Athens?
- Melbourne housing costs are 65.8% more expensive than Athens housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Melbourne or Athens?
- The average commute for residents of Melbourne is 2.0 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 Melbourne?
Melbourne, Florida is situated along Florida's Space Coast with easy access to attractions like Brevard Zoo or plenty of beaches.

 Athens, TNMelbourne, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,500329,725,481
 Median Income$42,283  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$210,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.68  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews
Mary · Athens, TN
Athens is great except for the healthcare.
Over 8 years ago

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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Anderlee · Athens, TN
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Over 14 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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Jerry · West Melbourne, FL
Lacking
Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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Jackie · Melbourne, FL
The Melbourne FL techie haven
Over 7 years ago

I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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Mark · West Melbourne, FL
Answer to the comments who keep asking about crime
Over 8 years ago

The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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