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Junction City, KS vs Andover, KS

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Are people in Andover older or younger than people in Junction City?
- The Median Age in Andover is 5.8 years older than in Junction City.

Are housing costs cheaper in Andover or Junction City?
- Andover housing costs are 82.7% more expensive than Junction City housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Andover or Junction City?
- The average commute for residents of Andover is 3.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Junction City.

Things to do in Junction City?
Junction City, KS is located in Geary county in northeast Kansas along the Republican river with easy access to Topeka and Fort Riley military base nearby.

Things to do in Andover?
Andover, KS is an inviting village east of Wichita full of amazing places to explore like Prairie Rose Carousel presenting its distinctive landscape or Chisholm Creek Park great for outdoor activities; their annual event Gristmill Days brings people together with food and games every June.

 Junction City, KSAndover, KSUnited States
 Population  Unlock15,162329,725,481
 Median Income$56,410  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$159,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Junction City    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I moved to JC in 2009 because the government made me. Husband was active duty army. We brought two children with us. At the time they were high school and elementary  More

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Over 15 years ago

Having a univeristy in your backyard and the Military  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low cost of living and housing 2. Affordable place to live 3. Home to Fort Riley Military Reservation Cons: 1. High crime rate 2. Poor school system 3.  More

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Reviews for Andover    1 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Andover offers the best of both worlds, small enough to be a great place to raise a family, awesome schools, great people, and yet close enough to Wichita to enjoy great  More

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