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West Pensacola, FL vs Fairhope, AL

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Are people in Fairhope older or younger than people in West Pensacola?
- The Median Age in Fairhope is 6.0 years older than in West Pensacola.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairhope or West Pensacola?
- Fairhope housing costs are 259.9% more expensive than West Pensacola housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairhope or West Pensacola?
- The average commute for residents of Fairhope is 2.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of West Pensacola.

Things to do in West Pensacola?
West Pensacola, FL is an unincorporated area just west of downtown Pensacola near Santa Rosa Sound. The area offers plenty of entertainment such as the legendary Blues Angel Music Store or the Museum Of Commerce downtown.

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.

 West Pensacola, FLFairhope, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,825329,725,481
 Median Income$35,910  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$116,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.69  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Fairhope    13 Reviews

Over 5 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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