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Berea, KY vs Elizabethton, TN

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Are people in Elizabethton older or younger than people in Berea?
- The Median Age in Elizabethton is 7.3 years older than in Berea.

Are housing costs cheaper in Elizabethton or Berea?
- Elizabethton housing costs are 3.3% less expensive than Berea housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Elizabethton or Berea?
- The average commute for residents of Elizabethton is 1.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Berea.

Things to do in Berea?
Berea, KY is an independent city situated in Madison County with a population over 14 thousand people. Berea offers several attractions including Berea Arboretum & Nature Preserve which has educational programs and hiking trails allowing visitors to connect with nature while they're visiting. Berea also has many unique restaurants and shops that are great for exploring during any season!

Things to do in Elizabethton?
Elizabethton, TN is an inviting town northeast of Johnson City full of amazing places to explore like Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area presenting its distinctive landscape or Doe River great for outdoor activities; their annual event Carter County Apple Festival brings people together with food and games every October.

 Berea, KYElizabethton, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,112329,725,481
 Median Income$49,974  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$195,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.11  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Berea    3 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

Berea is a great community and wonderful place to live. It is a small town atmosphere with beautiful mountains to hike and crafts to see. It is convenient to Lexington  More

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Over 20 years ago

Berea is a wonderful community were people greet you with a friendly smile. Located at exit 76 on I75 it is 45 minutes from Lexington Ky and 2 hrs out of Knoxville Tn.  More

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Over 20 years ago

berea is ok has a college, farming and decent  More

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Reviews for Elizabethton    2 Reviews

If you like hot humid weather all summer long, this is the place for you. The humidity level here is really high most of the year. Elizabethton is a pretty town, lots  More

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We stayed at a friend's home several times and can't wait to get back. I was never concerned for my safety, traffic is light, the people are friendly, the weather is  More

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