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Lemay, MO vs Joplin, MO

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Are people in Joplin older or younger than people in Lemay?
- The Median Age in Joplin is 1.3 years older than in Lemay.

Are housing costs cheaper in Joplin or Lemay?
- Joplin housing costs are 9.2% more expensive than Lemay housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Joplin or Lemay?
- The average commute for residents of Joplin is 9.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Lemay.

Things to do in Lemay?
Lemay is an unincorporated part of St. Louis County nestled close to the Mississippi River that’s easy to get around by bicycle or public transportation while offering plenty of desirable amenities. It has excellent schools as well as numerous parks, trails and recreational activities such as fishing or visiting the Gateway Arch in nearby St. Louis.

Things to do in Joplin?
Collierville, Tennessee is an affluent suburb of Memphis with a population of more than 50,

 Lemay, MOJoplin, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock51,539329,725,481
 Median Income$53,271  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3738.4
 Avg. Home Price$152,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.95  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Joplin    22 Reviews

Wow, this content is dated. Here's an update on Joplin: The Joplin community is rapidly becoming an affordable, livable version of the urban lifestyle that offers  More

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Over 10 years ago

Joplin is inexpensive to live in however humidity is through the roof if you have a roof due to the threat of tornados here. Winters are mild but usually instead of  More

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Over 12 years ago

Winter lasts about 4 months and is fairly cold. Mostly cloudy and dreary with very little if any snow. Spring lasts about 6 weeks and has plenty of rain. Summer lasts  More

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