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Ellington, CT vs Fairbanks, AK

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Are people in Fairbanks older or younger than people in Ellington?
- The Median Age in Fairbanks is 11.1 years younger than in Ellington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairbanks or Ellington?
- Fairbanks housing costs are 20.8% less expensive than Ellington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairbanks or Ellington?
- The average commute for residents of Fairbanks is 13.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Ellington.

Things to do in Ellington?
Ellington is a small rural town located northeast from Hartford filled with lush forests and fields featuring several public parks ideal for taking long walks plus plenty of nearby lakeside activities such as kayaking and biking throughout Noden Reed Park & Reserve making it an ideal destination for weekend getaways.

Things to do in Fairbanks?
Fairbanks AK rests close Arctic Circle famed principally for its natural sites such as Chena River State Recreation Area where visitors may take part in different water sports or simply enjoy some peace & tranquility while walking along sandy beaches!

 Ellington, CTFairbanks, AKUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,018329,725,481
 Median Income$109,545  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.51  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ellington    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Ellington for 21 years, am married and have 3 children. I am also a Realtor, Sallie Cappadora, with RE/Max East of the River (860-830-8894 is my cell).   More

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Reviews for Fairbanks    20 Reviews

I have lived in the Fairbanks area for about 25 years and have become very comfortable with the community and the lifestyle here. That said, retirement is fast  More

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Over 14 years ago

Comments about Fairbanks, both positive and negative, are of interest to me. Was in Fairbanks this past March [and north on Cleary Summit] and fell in love with the  More

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Over 15 years ago

I came to Alaska 15 years ago on an adventure and first lived in Juneau, which I LOVED and then moved to Eagle River, which I loved and now live in Fairbanks! I do not  More

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