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Fairmont, WV vs Owings Mills, MD

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Are people in Owings Mills older or younger than people in Fairmont?
- The Median Age in Owings Mills is 0.4 years younger than in Fairmont.

Are housing costs cheaper in Owings Mills or Fairmont?
- Owings Mills housing costs are 144.9% more expensive than Fairmont housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Owings Mills or Fairmont?
- The average commute for residents of Owings Mills is 13.8 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 Owings Mills?
Owings Mills MD lies just north of Baltimore providing both close access great downtown attractions nearby countryside perfect those who seeking best both worlds

 Fairmont, WVOwings Mills, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock35,170329,725,481
 Median Income$47,618  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3438.4
 Avg. Home Price$145,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%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 Owings Mills    6 Reviews

I have lived in Owings Mills for 22 years. I have experienced NO crime, with the exception of a stolen children's bicycle once. I live in a pleasant neighborhood with  More

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Over 15 years ago

I lived in the Owings Mills community for 30 years (2010-1980) and this area is infested with gangs,drugs,shootings,and section 8 housing. Ever since they built the  More

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Over 18 years ago

Because of the rapid growth in and near owings mills. This city has seen a trnaformation in the cost of  More

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