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Murray, KY vs Fairmont, WV

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Are people in Fairmont older or younger than people in Murray?
- The Median Age in Fairmont is 8.8 years older than in Murray.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairmont or Murray?
- Fairmont housing costs are 10.7% less expensive than Murray housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairmont or Murray?
- The average commute for residents of Fairmont is 3.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Murray.

Things to do in Murray?
Murray, KY is an inviting town southwest of Mayfield full of amazing places to explore like Central Park presenting its distinctive landscape or Rotary Park hosting outdoor activities; their annual event Calloway County Fair brings people together with food and games every August.

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.

 Murray, KYFairmont, WVUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,369329,725,481
 Median Income$35,966  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.438.4
 Avg. Home Price$163,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.58  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Murray    11 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

This is a town with 18,000 people and 15 banks. I had the law called on me for sitting at the end of washed out road, essentially a dead end, eating my meal and  More

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Over 13 years ago

I lived in Illinois for twenty years and have not had as many problems as I have had in the past four months living here in murray. There are alot of hateful people that  More

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Ive lived in murry for 5 years. Originally from Southern California. People say there is nothing to do in Murray. Well, if your looking for someone to entertain you  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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