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2026 Compare Cities Overview:
Athens, TN vs Somerset, KY

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Are people in Somerset older or younger than people in Athens?
- The Median Age in Somerset is 1.2 years younger than in Athens.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerset or Athens?
- Somerset housing costs are 8.2% less expensive than Athens housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerset or Athens?
- The average commute for residents of Somerset is 6.1 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 Somerset?
Somerset, KY is situated in Pulaski County and has a population of about 11,000 people. It’s known as the gateway to Lake Cumberland and is a popular tourist destination with its beautiful lakefront views and numerous attractions.

 Athens, TNSomerset, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,696329,725,481
 Median Income$42,283  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$210,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%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 9 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
none
Over 15 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews
Carrie · Somerset, KY
My Personal Observations
Over 12 years ago

There is certainly a small town atmosphere here. It seems as if there is a high percentage of the population that wants to get Somerset "on the map", but they want to do  More

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krystal · Somerset, KY
honestly....
Over 16 years ago

I have lived here since 1989. My family moved me here from Chicago Ill when I was 5 years old. Growing up in this place, I can tell you first hand what you children will  More

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Greg · Somerset, KY
Part 2: Greg's opinion
Over 18 years ago

I wanted to post facts on somerset on my previous post because sometimes on bestplaces.net it is just opinions and those can be misleading or one-sided. So I posted  More

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