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Athens, TN vs Morgantown, WV

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Are people in Morgantown older or younger than people in Athens?
- The Median Age in Morgantown is 15.6 years younger than in Athens.

Are housing costs cheaper in Morgantown or Athens?
- Morgantown housing costs are 22.8% more expensive than Athens housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Morgantown or Athens?
- The average commute for residents of Morgantown is 3.5 minutes shorter 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 Morgantown?
Morgantown, WV has been named one of best places to live by Money Magazine due to its low cost of living paired with an eclectic culture offering lots of events such as free summer concerts at University Town Center Park or even Italian Festival celebrations every August!

 Athens, TNMorgantown, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock29,316329,725,481
 Median Income$42,283  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock24.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$210,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%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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Reviews for Morgantown    16 Reviews
Mark · Tanque Verde, AZ
A Classic College Town with Big City Amenities
Over 3 years ago

Morgantown is a vibrant classic American college town with a laid-back vibe. While the city and surrounding area are relatively small at about $150,000 people, residents  More

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Patricia · Morgantown, WV
Retiree view of Morgantown WV
Over 10 years ago

Morgantown is a college town with many wonderful qualities, but for a retiree or someone on a fixed income, it is getting very expensive and crowded. The housing market  More

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IDaveZ · Morgantown, WV
morgantown
Over 13 years ago

its a good small university town, however the cost of living varies especially rents on whether you live near to the campus or far away from wvu. there are only couple  More

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