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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Somerset, KY

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Are people in Somerset older or younger than people in Fort Walton Beach?
- The Median Age in Somerset is 0.7 years younger than in Fort Walton Beach.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerset or Fort Walton Beach?
- Somerset housing costs are 40.2% less expensive than Fort Walton Beach housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerset or Fort Walton Beach?
- The average commute for residents of Somerset is 5.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fort Walton Beach.

Things to do in Fort Walton Beach?
Fort Walton Beach is a city in Florida that is known for its beautiful beaches and amazing weather. The local attractions include the Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park, the Indian Temple Mound Museum, and the Air Force Armament Museum. There are also many great restaurants, shops, and activities to enjoy.The area offers wonderful outdoor activities, such as fishing, boating, swimming, and beachcombing. Fort Walton Beach boasts a vibrant nightlife with live music, dance clubs, and bars.

Things to do in Somerset?
Somerset, KY is situated in Pulaski County and has a population of about 11,000 people. It’s known as the gateway to Lake Cumberland and is a popular tourist destination with its beautiful lakefront views and numerous attractions.

 Fort Walton Beach, FLSomerset, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,696329,725,481
 Median Income$55,623  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$322,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.13  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fort Walton Beach    10 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Ive lived in Fort Walton for atleast 15yrs.Ive seen the good days(early to late 200's)and now the bad.If you move here,youd better make atleast $10,000 a month.These  More

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I would like to know if Fort Walton Beach is a better place to live rather than busy Clearwater FL. We want to re-locate to a quieter city with all the amenities of a  More

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FWB is great for its beautiful beaches and saltwater fishing. It's also easy to move around town except during rush hour (yes, we have a rush hour - but it literally  More

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Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

There is certainly a small town atmosphere here. It seems as if there is a high percentage of the population that wants to get Somerset "on the map", but they want to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here since 1989. My family moved me here from Chicago Ill when I was 5 years old. Growing up in this place, I can tell you first hand what you children will  More

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Over 17 years ago

I wanted to post facts on somerset on my previous post because sometimes on bestplaces.net it is just opinions and those can be misleading or one-sided. So I posted  More

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