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Fairmont, WV vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Fairmont?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 0.3 years older than in Fairmont.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Fairmont?
- Jackson housing costs are 6.4% more expensive than Fairmont housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Fairmont?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 0.6 minutes shorter 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 Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

 Fairmont, WVJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$47,618  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$145,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%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 Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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