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Farson, WY vs Waynesville, NC

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Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in Farson?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 3.0 years older than in Farson.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or Farson?
- Waynesville housing costs are 17.4% more expensive than Farson housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or Farson?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 0.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Farson.

Things to do in Farson?
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Things to do in Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

 Farson, WYWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$40,667  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$271,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.49  Unlock26.38
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The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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