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Fairhope, AL vs Huntsville, TX

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Are people in Huntsville older or younger than people in Fairhope?
- The Median Age in Huntsville is 11.8 years younger than in Fairhope.

Are housing costs cheaper in Huntsville or Fairhope?
- Huntsville housing costs are 39.3% less expensive than Fairhope housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Huntsville or Fairhope?
- The average commute for residents of Huntsville is 2.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fairhope.

Things to do in Fairhope?
Fairhope, AL Fairhope is a charming coastal town located just outside of Mobile Bay on the Eastern Shore of Baldwin County, Alabama. This quaint town offers something for everyone – from outdoor activities such as bird watching and fishing at Weeks Bay Reserve to art galleries and boutiques in downtown Fairhope. There are also numerous festivals throughout the year that celebrate local culture and heritage.

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.

 Fairhope, ALHuntsville, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,446329,725,481
 Median Income$83,258  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock31.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$420,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.62  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fairhope    13 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for years cute small eclectic. Liberal for Alabama.   More

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We just moved to Fairhope from California and absolutely love it! For the most part, it’s like minded common sense conservatives close to the bay and lots of shopping.  More

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Beautiful mix of the standard retail within 15 mina, but in our downtown is ecclectic meets "old townMarch of each year Fairhope hosts a mammoth Arts and Artist event  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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