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Ridgeland, MS vs Fairhope, AL

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Are people in Fairhope older or younger than people in Ridgeland?
- The Median Age in Fairhope is 8.6 years older than in Ridgeland.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairhope or Ridgeland?
- Fairhope housing costs are 65.8% more expensive than Ridgeland housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairhope or Ridgeland?
- The average commute for residents of Fairhope is 6.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Ridgeland.

Things to do in Ridgeland?
Ridgeland is a city located in Madison County Mississippi about 12 miles north of Jackson Mississippi’s capital city where it serves as a bedroom community for commuters who want to take advantage of job opportunities within Jackson without having to live there as well as giving access to excellent schools nearby making Ridgeland an ideal place for families raising children or anyone looking for quality living standards combined with resources offered by both urban and rural environments available on this charming town surrounded by amazing man-made lakes ideal for camping fishing boating among other recreational activities plus tons of restaurants shopping centers cinemas and much more!

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.

 Ridgeland, MSFairhope, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,825329,725,481
 Median Income$64,034  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$253,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time18.41  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ridgeland    1 Reviews

The climate is very mild with brief cold snaps during winter and hot  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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