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Bardstown, KY vs Fairmont, WV

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Are people in Fairmont older or younger than people in Bardstown?
- The Median Age in Fairmont is 0.3 years older than in Bardstown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairmont or Bardstown?
- Fairmont housing costs are 34.2% less expensive than Bardstown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairmont or Bardstown?
- The average commute for residents of Fairmont is 3.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Bardstown.

Things to do in Bardstown?
Bardstown, KY is one of Kentucky's oldest cities located 35 miles southeast of Louisville in Nelson County. It has a population of 14000 people and its downtown area offers various retail stores including boutique shops selling antiques as well as Spiritous Distillery--the oldest continuously operating distillery in the U.S.--and Civil War era museums which can be explored by visitors who come to this historical town every year for its celebrated Bourbon Festival held each fall.

Things to do in Fairmont?
Fairmont is a city located in Marion County, West Virginia with an estimated population of 19,000 people as of 2020. The city has a rich history having played an important role during the Civil War era when it was moved to different locations several times due to Union force advances. Today the city serves as a gateway to the Appalachians with numerous outdoor recreation opportunities available just minutes away from downtown Fairmont.

 Bardstown, KYFairmont, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,369329,725,481
 Median Income$49,298  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bardstown    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Bardstown be cappin  More

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Reviews for Fairmont    2 Reviews

I find Fairmont to be a pretty good town to raise kids. You get to be a "big fish in a little pond" here. Everyone knows you and looks after you if you want to let them.  More

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Over 14 years ago

This is not so much a comment about where I live, but more of me ,looking for some helpful suggestions. I live in West Virgina, been here all my life. And now I'm  More

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