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Fond du Lac, WI vs Fairmont, WV

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Are people in Fairmont older or younger than people in Fond du Lac?
- The Median Age in Fairmont is 2.8 years younger than in Fond du Lac.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairmont or Fond du Lac?
- Fairmont housing costs are 17.2% less expensive than Fond du Lac housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairmont or Fond du Lac?
- The average commute for residents of Fairmont is 1.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Fond du Lac.

Things to do in Fond du Lac?
Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is situated in Fond Du Lac County featuring numerous parks combining with employment opportunities at Holiday Inn Express Fond Du Lac.

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.

 Fond du Lac, WIFairmont, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,369329,725,481
 Median Income$56,561  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$176,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.05  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fond Du Lac    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

i was canoeing and i think my child fell into the lake but im not really sure, big splash, coulda been a rock. shops are very  More

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if you are poor white trash or from the inner city with a family member incarcerated, then fond du lac is for you. There is no culture here but drinking yourself stupid  More

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Fond du Lac County is an excellent place to live and raise a family especially if you are looking for a smaller unsophisicated city and great county to live in. If  More

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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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