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Florence, AL vs Fort Payne, AL

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Are people in Fort Payne older or younger than people in Florence?
- The Median Age in Fort Payne is 4.8 years older than in Florence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fort Payne or Florence?
- Fort Payne housing costs are 2.1% less expensive than Florence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fort Payne or Florence?
- The average commute for residents of Fort Payne is 1.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Florence.

Things to do in Florence?
Florence, Alabama is situated in Lauderdale County providing visitors leisure areas such as McFarland Park plus job prospects through Eliza Coffee Memorial Hospital along with entertainment opportunities at Regency Square Mall.

Things to do in Fort Payne?
Fort Payne, AL is an old industrial city found northeast of Birmingham boasting one of the most impressive waterfalls in the US - Little River Canyon National Preserve - home to over 20 miles of trails perfect for outdoor lovers that want to hike or even go whitewater rafting while taking in all the beauty this natural wonder has to offer.

 Florence, ALFort Payne, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock14,730329,725,481
 Median Income$40,944  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$173,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.6  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Florence    8 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I am a 41 yr old female in search of a new life. I am not running I amj ust trying to find myself some happiness and I would like to know what I can rent there to make  More

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Over 15 years ago

A few years ago, while i was still living in Florence, the local newspaper did an article abt why the young educated people were leaving Florence. In my early 20's as i  More

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Over 16 years ago

we will relocate to Alabama, Muscle Shoals, Florence, Sheffield area.We would like a nice town to live in, where our two kids can grow up and would not cost us a  More

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Reviews for Fort Payne    2 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Slow paced, pretty topography, close to  More

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Over 12 years ago

great place to live. people are friendly once they get to know you. very tight knit community. low crime, great weather. no employment. awesome beauty! relocated from  More

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