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Alachua, FL vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Alachua?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 14.5 years younger than in Alachua.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Alachua?
- Richmond housing costs are 18.0% less expensive than Alachua housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Alachua?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 7.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Alachua.

Things to do in Alachua?
Alachua, FL is tucked away in northern Florida between Gainesville & High Springs. Famous for its stunning natural landscape with rolling hills & streams, this quiet rural community has recently attracted new businesses & tourists alike who come to explore the area’s abundance of outdoor activities.

Things to do in Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

 Alachua, FLRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$65,838  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$303,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.67  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Alachua    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

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Reviews for Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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