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Olney, MD vs Mount Airy, MD

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Are people in Mount Airy older or younger than people in Olney?
- The Median Age in Mount Airy is 3.5 years younger than in Olney.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mount Airy or Olney?
- Mount Airy housing costs are 4.1% less expensive than Olney housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mount Airy or Olney?
- The average commute for residents of Mount Airy is 4.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Olney.

Things to do in Olney?
Olney MD is a picturesque suburb just outside Washington DC offering quaint neighborhoods alongside world-class shopping outlets. With plenty of parks to explore plus easy access to major highways leading out of Baltimore or into Washington DC

Things to do in Mount Airy?
Nestled in the foothills of Maryland's Catoctin Mountains, Mount Airy is a historic small town with a vibrant art community. Be sure to check out its quaint downtown shopping district, restored Victorian homes and rolling hills which attract hikers from miles away.

 Olney, MDMount Airy, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,621329,725,481
 Median Income$161,065  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$577,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.5  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Olney    5 Reviews

Been here since 2015. Peaceful and lots of green space for natural beauty. Convenient to given the shopping village with all that is needed. I must express  More

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In 1957 my parents almost bought a house with a stable for two horses. When the deal went south, I came close to divorcing my parents! Forty years later, my wife and I  More

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Over 13 years ago

Olney Theater is very good for small  More

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Reviews for Mount Airy    6 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I grew up here small town beautiful . Left for the marines in 08 came home to a place i cant afford and replaced by people that act like they know the  More

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Its a great place to raise a family and send your children to good public schools. Close to Baltimore and Washington DC. Close to great restaurants. Downtown Frederick  More

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Over 11 years ago

First off yes the cost of living, particularly housing, is expensive. But that is in relation to the rest of the country. Compared to the DC burbs is a bargain. The  More

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