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Delaware, OH vs Waynesville, NC

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Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in Delaware?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 11.4 years older than in Delaware.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or Delaware?
- Waynesville housing costs are 9.0% less expensive than Delaware housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or Delaware?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 6.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Delaware.

Things to do in Delaware?
Delaware, Ohio sits within Delaware county giving residents access to parks such as Deer Haven Preserve while also offering shopping options at Tanger Outlets Columbus.

Things to do in Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

 Delaware, OHWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$78,900  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$350,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Delaware    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

The crime in Delaware is mix. Delaware like the rest of the country has an Heroin Epidemic. sadly there is an obituary in the town paper of someone who overdosed.   More

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Over 14 years ago

Delaware Ohio is a really great small town where old cars can cruise Sandusky St during the annual car show while families stroll along the street eating ice cream. The  More

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Over 17 years ago

Delaware county is very diversified - city and country. Huge shopping mall and small antique shops. Extremes on both ends of almost everythig and everything in the  More

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Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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