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Fairmont, WV vs Greer, SC

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Are people in Greer older or younger than people in Fairmont?
- The Median Age in Greer is 0.9 years older than in Fairmont.

Are housing costs cheaper in Greer or Fairmont?
- Greer housing costs are 118.1% more expensive than Fairmont housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Greer or Fairmont?
- The average commute for residents of Greer is 2.2 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 Greer?
Greer SC rests northwest Greenville offering plenty of outdoor options such as golfing at The Cliffs or rafting down Colorado river while still having access to modern amenities like local theaters and bars!

 Fairmont, WVGreer, SCUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,151329,725,481
 Median Income$47,618  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$145,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.6%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 Greer    9 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Why I live in the City of Greer 1) Locally Elected Officials The Mayor and members of Greer City Council are your neighbors. They desire the same quality of life  More

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Over 12 years ago

Come on down! Having moved here from a Beach City in Southern California I was apprehensive at first, but now that California has reached an inflection point from which  More

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Over 17 years ago

Greer is a viable, expanding city which is fueled by the ever expending and growing BMW manufacturing facility. With that comes the fact that because of the company's  More

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