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Wood River, IL vs Farmington, MO

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Are people in Farmington older or younger than people in Wood River?
- The Median Age in Farmington is 1.8 years older than in Wood River.

Are housing costs cheaper in Farmington or Wood River?
- Farmington housing costs are 104.8% more expensive than Wood River housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Farmington or Wood River?
- The average commute for residents of Farmington is 3.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Wood River.

Things to do in Wood River?
Located on the Mississippi River between Alton & East Alton lies Wood River , Illinois — a vibrant city spanning 5 square miles consisting both sprawling suburban neighborhoods & rural countryside alike making it perfect if you want hermits haven away from urban life yet still be close enough enjoy big city offerings at their St Louis metropolitan area neighbor only 25 minutes away .

Things to do in Farmington?
Farmington, MO is a lovely city east of St Louis filled with plenty of enjoyable attractions such as Nathaniel Reid Bakery showcasing its distinctive landscape or Bogey Hills Country Club great for outdoor activities; visitors can also join in the yearly celebration Winter Wonderland offering lots of entertainment every December.

 Wood River, ILFarmington, MOUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,959329,725,481
 Median Income$58,065  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$101,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.64  Unlock26.38
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PROPERTY VALUES HAVE NOT GONE UP 48 PERCENT IN THE LAST TEN YEARS. They have only gone up about 2 percent in the last ten years! Farmington is  More

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Great place to raise a family, Great growth whitin the the entire city. Great place to stop at a local Business to shop or grab a bite to eat.  More

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