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Fairbanks, AK vs Huntsville, TX

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Are people in Huntsville older or younger than people in Fairbanks?
- The Median Age in Huntsville is 3.1 years older than in Fairbanks.

Are housing costs cheaper in Huntsville or Fairbanks?
- Huntsville housing costs are 7.3% less expensive than Fairbanks housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Huntsville or Fairbanks?
- The average commute for residents of Huntsville is 9.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fairbanks.

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!

Things to do in Huntsville?
Huntsville, Texas sits within Walker County featuring numerous recreational sites combining with employment opportunities at Sam Houston State University plus food spots including Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen.

 Fairbanks, AKHuntsville, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,446329,725,481
 Median Income$66,572  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$275,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time12.94  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Huntsville    4 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I live and huntsville and I was born in huntsville I have lived here for most of my life and I am only  More

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Over 8 years ago

I grew up about an hour from here and when I moved back the job market led me toward Conroe but the cost of living made it worth the commute to and from Huntsville.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Huntsville, Texas is the home of Sam Houston State University, a small state-funded university that boasts the likes of Dan Rather and Dana Andrews as alumni. The  More

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