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Madison, AL vs Pinehurst, NC

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Are people in Pinehurst older or younger than people in Madison?
- The Median Age in Pinehurst is 19.9 years older than in Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Pinehurst or Madison?
- Pinehurst housing costs are 27.6% more expensive than Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Pinehurst or Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Pinehurst is 2.5 minutes longer than it is for residents of Madison.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

Things to do in Pinehurst?
Nestled in the heart of the Sandhills region lies Pinehurst -- a serene town that offers world-class golf courses plus plenty of outdoor activities like hiking and biking on its many trails. Residents can also take advantage of nearby American Indian heritage sites or spend an afternoon fishing around one of North Carolina’s larger lakes.

 Madison, ALPinehurst, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,250329,725,481
 Median Income$105,335  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock58.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$356,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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Reviews for Pinehurst    3 Reviews

I've lived here all my life, born and raised. This area is and will always be known for golf but we also have a really big horse community. The area is a well know  More

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Over 17 years ago

We have to travel 1 to 2 hours to have anything to do. So if you want to live in a small town and don't mind traveling out of town for good restaurants, ball games, and  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pinehurst is a small town that is growing rapidly. It once attracted those that were retiring or vacationing. Void of the bright lights, but plenty to do. People of  More

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