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Fairmont, WV vs Steubenville, OH

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Are people in Steubenville older or younger than people in Fairmont?
- The Median Age in Steubenville is 3.9 years older than in Fairmont.

Are housing costs cheaper in Steubenville or Fairmont?
- Steubenville housing costs are 21.8% less expensive than Fairmont housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Steubenville or Fairmont?
- The average commute for residents of Steubenville is 1.0 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 Steubenville?
Steubenville, Ohio is situated in Jefferson County giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from Fort Steuben Park to Mystery Hill Billiards & Sports Pub combined with stores like Hollywood Plaza Shopping Center and local food spots like Adriatico's Pizza

 Fairmont, WVSteubenville, OHUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,122329,725,481
 Median Income$47,618  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$145,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.9%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 Steubenville    17 Reviews

Terrible area, no restaurants, no stores. One of the deadest areas in the USA. Corruption everywhere. If you are not one of the local attorneys, good luck on starting a  More

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I moved to Steubenville from Youngstown on April 1, 1991 and have never regretted it. Steubenville has so much to offer with few drawbacks, we have two colleges in the  More

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I grew up and moved back to the area about 15 years ago to a neighboring town that shares the same zip code. This place is very depressed and hasn't improved even with  More

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