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Fayetteville, GA vs Fairburn, GA

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Are people in Fairburn older or younger than people in Fayetteville?
- The Median Age in Fairburn is 13.0 years younger than in Fayetteville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fairburn or Fayetteville?
- Fairburn housing costs are 15.3% less expensive than Fayetteville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fairburn or Fayetteville?
- The average commute for residents of Fairburn is 6.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fayetteville.

Things to do in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville, Georgia sits within Fayette county featuring numerous attractions such as Starr’s Mill or Southern Crescent Technical College combined with stores like South Fayette Pavilion and multiple dining spots including Ristorante Giovanni.

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.

 Fayetteville, GAFairburn, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock16,215329,725,481
 Median Income$73,998  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock29.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$387,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.02  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Fayetteville    7 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in this city for 9 years with my children and experienced the worst in my lifetime. Police are not supportive. Pedestrians get hit or run over. Gardens get  More

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Over 14 years ago

Moved here with my 3 sons and husband in spring of 2009 and am really impressed with the elementary and middle school here. (Spring Hill Elem. and Bennetts Mill Middle)  More

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Over 14 years ago

Wanting to know what is the average rental rates in Fayette County.  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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