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Olive Branch, MS vs Fairhope, AL

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Are people in Fairhope older or younger than people in Olive Branch?
- The Median Age in Fairhope is 4.7 years older than in Olive Branch.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairhope or Olive Branch?
- Fairhope housing costs are 30.7% more expensive than Olive Branch housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairhope or Olive Branch?
- The average commute for residents of Fairhope is 1.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Olive Branch.

Things to do in Olive Branch?
Olive Branch, Mississippi is situated in DeSoto county giving people a variety of culture attractions ranging from the Snowden House Museum to William Jr Buford Park combined with stores like Southaven Towne Center and local food spots like Five Guys

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.

 Olive Branch, MSFairhope, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,825329,725,481
 Median Income$81,860  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$321,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.42  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Olive Branch    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Olive Branch used to be the perfect small town with large city access, but the city of Memphis became so bad we've been affected tremendously over the past few years.   More

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We moved to Olive Branch, MS in 2002 and have been very pleased with our choice. Housing is less expensive than in the other Memphis Metro areas and with the tax breaks  More

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Over 18 years ago

city struggling to keep up with  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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