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Magnolia, AR vs Fairhope, AL

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Are people in Fairhope older or younger than people in Magnolia?
- The Median Age in Fairhope is 14.4 years older than in Magnolia.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairhope or Magnolia?
- Fairhope housing costs are 212.8% more expensive than Magnolia housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairhope or Magnolia?
- The average commute for residents of Fairhope is 11.4 minutes longer than it is for residents of Magnolia.

Things to do in Magnolia?
Magnolia, AR is located in Columbia County and has a population of around 10,000 people. It has a rich history of timber production and its economy is largely driven by the oil and gas industry. Magnolia also boasts plenty of outdoor recreational activities like fishing, hiking and camping for visitors to take advantage of.

Things to do in Fairhope?
Fairhope, AL Fairhope is a charming coastal town located just outside of Mobile Bay on the Eastern Shore of Baldwin County, Alabama. This quaint town offers something for everyone – from outdoor activities such as bird watching and fishing at Weeks Bay Reserve to art galleries and boutiques in downtown Fairhope. There are also numerous festivals throughout the year that celebrate local culture and heritage.

 Magnolia, ARFairhope, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,825329,725,481
 Median Income$34,815  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$134,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.24  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Magnolia    4 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Yes, do they still lynch people here? I saw they had quite an instance of that in 1919. Enough  More

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Over 15 years ago

my family and i moved here from shreveport,la to be close to my mom.it was okay for the first couple of months,but after visiting ,mosquito breeding ground logoly state  More

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Over 17 years ago

The city of Magnolia is now building a new hospital called the Magnolia Regional Medical  More

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Reviews for Fairhope    13 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived here for years cute small eclectic. Liberal for Alabama.   More

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We just moved to Fairhope from California and absolutely love it! For the most part, it’s like minded common sense conservatives close to the bay and lots of shopping.  More

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Beautiful mix of the standard retail within 15 mina, but in our downtown is ecclectic meets "old townMarch of each year Fairhope hosts a mammoth Arts and Artist event  More

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