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Rome, GA vs Fairburn, GA

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Are people in Fairburn older or younger than people in Rome?
- The Median Age in Fairburn is 7.8 years younger than in Rome.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairburn or Rome?
- Fairburn housing costs are 77.0% more expensive than Rome housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairburn or Rome?
- The average commute for residents of Fairburn is 7.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Rome.

Things to do in Rome?
Rome, Georgia is located in Floyd County providing residents entertainment options from exploring the Chieftains Museum to swimming at Ridge Ferry Park combined with shops like Mount Berry Square Mall and job prospects through Redmond Regional Medical Center.

Things to do in Fairburn?
Fairburn is a city located in Fulton County with an estimated population of 14,764 according to the 2019 census. The city has plenty of amenities such as schools, parks and libraries that can be used for leisure or educational purposes plus many local businesses providing residents with jobs.

 Rome, GAFairburn, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,215329,725,481
 Median Income$40,000  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$185,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Rome    11 Reviews

Outside of the Atlanta area, ROME is one of Georgia's largest cities and is the heart of the ABC TRIANGLE (Atlanta, Birmingham and Chattanooga all easy drives from  More

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I moved to Rome Georgia with my wife almost 30 years ago from New Jersey and raised four children in this wonderful community. It is a beautiful place to  More

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Over 11 years ago

Climate is very comfortable. Some humidity, but overall, it isn't too hot or  More

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Reviews for Fairburn    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I'm new here, last place lived much drier, very HOT summer. Hope the winter is not as cold as the summer  More

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Over 18 years ago

I built a home in a new 300 acre subdivision located on five lakes. The subdivision has side walks and walking trails. My home is lovely and affordable.   More

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