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Laconia, NH vs Fairmont, WV

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Are people in Fairmont older or younger than people in Laconia?
- The Median Age in Fairmont is 8.7 years younger than in Laconia.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairmont or Laconia?
- Fairmont housing costs are 58.4% less expensive than Laconia housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairmont or Laconia?
- The average commute for residents of Fairmont is 2.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Laconia.

Things to do in Laconia?
This charming town located in Belknap County in central New Hampshire has something for everyone from the large selection of restaurants, shops and entertainment venues in its downtown area to an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities such as hiking trails and lakefront beaches at Lake Winnipesaukee.

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.

 Laconia, NHFairmont, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,369329,725,481
 Median Income$63,711  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$351,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Laconia    2 Reviews

I lived in Laconia NH for 24 years, born and raised. I left in 2016 because even pre pandemic the area was becoming weak from the drug epidemic, and, starting to re  More

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Friendly neighbors, plenty of restaurants, lakes, skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing and a dog park! The hospital is around the corner and there’s always a beautiful  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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