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Fairmont, MN vs Mankato, MN

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Are people in Mankato older or younger than people in Fairmont?
- The Median Age in Mankato is 18.8 years younger than in Fairmont.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mankato or Fairmont?
- Mankato housing costs are 87.2% more expensive than Fairmont housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mankato or Fairmont?
- The average commute for residents of Mankato is 1.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fairmont.

Things to do in Fairmont?
Fairmont, MN is located in Martin County just south of Blue Earth on Interstate 90. The city is renowned for its natural beauty; from manicured parks to historical sites like Bristol Myers museum to several lakes dotted across the county including Buffalo Lake—the largest lake in Minnesota—Fairmont is also host to many annual events such as Minnesota Corn Cob Open golf tournament & World's Largest Potato Festival commemorating local potato industry.

Things to do in Mankato?
Mankato, Minnesota lies within Blue Earth county giving residents access to culture attractions ranging from Giant Owl Theatre to Mankato Civic Center along with recreation centers like Mount Kato Ski Area.

 Fairmont, MNMankato, MNUnited States
 Population  Unlock43,938329,725,481
 Median Income$52,975  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$144,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time14.18  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fairmont    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Fairmont has good schools. Its K-12 public school system offers a comprehensive curriculum, wide-ranging extra-curricular opportunities, and up-to-date facilities.  More

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Reviews for Mankato    4 Reviews

Mankato, MN is a small community that has some nice features (small concerts, theatre, parks, etc.) but unfortunately every time you turn around there is a new social  More

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It depends on what your view of culture is. For a city of about 60,000 it does have SOME. You need to look to find it. Start at Minnesota State, from national  More

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Over 13 years ago

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