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Winter Springs, FL vs Fairhope, AL

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Are people in Fairhope older or younger than people in Winter Springs?
- The Median Age in Fairhope is 0.4 years older than in Winter Springs.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairhope or Winter Springs?
- Fairhope housing costs are 5.6% more expensive than Winter Springs housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairhope or Winter Springs?
- The average commute for residents of Fairhope is 4.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Winter Springs.

Things to do in Winter Springs?
Winter Springs, Florida is situated in Seminole county providing visitors leisure areas such as Central Winds Park while also having employment opportunities at Chewy Inc plus entertainment opportunities at Regal Oviedo Marketplace & RPX

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.

 Winter Springs, FLFairhope, ALUnited States
 Population  Unlock21,825329,725,481
 Median Income$78,969  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.138.4
 Avg. Home Price$398,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.1  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Winter Springs    4 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

To look at Winter Springs you would think it was the All American, Ozzie and Harriet type community. The crime rate is low and the neighbors are friendly. Most of the  More

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I have lived in Winter Springs 3 times in the past 8 years and I have to agree with a couple of things and I will give you my feeling about the area. Nice schools, nice  More

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I agree that this is a nice, little city to live and raise kids in...if you're rich. However, if you're a teacher, you're not going to make enough money to buy a home in  More

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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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