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Waynesville, NC vs Mount Airy, MD

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Are people in Mount Airy older or younger than people in Waynesville?
- The Median Age in Mount Airy is 8.7 years younger than in Waynesville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mount Airy or Waynesville?
- Mount Airy housing costs are 73.5% more expensive than Waynesville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mount Airy or Waynesville?
- The average commute for residents of Mount Airy is 18.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Waynesville.

Things to do in Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

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.

 Waynesville, NCMount Airy, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock9,621329,725,481
 Median Income$41,131  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$319,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.18  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  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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