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Ellington, CT vs Fort Myers, FL

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Are people in Fort Myers older or younger than people in Ellington?
- The Median Age in Fort Myers is 1.0 years older than in Ellington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Myers or Ellington?
- Fort Myers housing costs are 0.4% more expensive than Ellington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Myers or Ellington?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Myers is 1.7 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 Fort Myers?
Fort Myers, Florida is located in the Southwest corner of the state and offers a wide variety of attractions ranging from historical sites like the Edison & Ford Winter Estates to beautiful beaches such as Lovers Key State Park.

 Ellington, CTFort Myers, FLUnited States
 Population  Unlock84,694329,725,481
 Median Income$109,545  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock40.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$348,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%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 Fort Myers    54 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons: Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get  More

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I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the  More

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I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches,  More

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