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Fairmont, WV vs Atoka, TN

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Are people in Atoka older or younger than people in Fairmont?
- The Median Age in Atoka is 1.7 years older than in Fairmont.

Are housing costs cheaper in Atoka or Fairmont?
- Atoka housing costs are 112.4% more expensive than Fairmont housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Atoka or Fairmont?
- The average commute for residents of Atoka is 15.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fairmont.

Things to do in Fairmont?
Fairmont is a city located in Marion County, West Virginia with an estimated population of 19,000 people as of 2020. The city has a rich history having played an important role during the Civil War era when it was moved to different locations several times due to Union force advances. Today the city serves as a gateway to the Appalachians with numerous outdoor recreation opportunities available just minutes away from downtown Fairmont.

Things to do in Atoka?
Atoka TN is home to approximately 3000 people across 11 square miles and borders the Cherokee National Forest Atoka’s location gives residents easy access to outdoor activities like hiking camping boating hunting fishing at nearby lakes streams or wildlife refuges as well as many local events festivals held by the city throughout the year

 Fairmont, WVAtoka, TNUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,863329,725,481
 Median Income$47,618  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$145,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.82  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fairmont    2 Reviews

I find Fairmont to be a pretty good town to raise kids. You get to be a "big fish in a little pond" here. Everyone knows you and looks after you if you want to let them.  More

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Over 14 years ago

This is not so much a comment about where I live, but more of me ,looking for some helpful suggestions. I live in West Virgina, been here all my life. And now I'm  More

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Reviews for Atoka    5 Reviews

This town is small but has just enough places to shop. You are a few mins. From Millington and Bartlett. The people here seemed to be very friendly. It seems to be a  More

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Over 13 years ago

No crime what so ever. Neighborhood watch,  More

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Over 14 years ago

No crime of what I am aware  More

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