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Bardstown, KY vs Fredericksburg, VA

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Are people in Fredericksburg older or younger than people in Bardstown?
- The Median Age in Fredericksburg is 3.4 years younger than in Bardstown.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fredericksburg or Bardstown?
- Fredericksburg housing costs are 80.1% more expensive than Bardstown housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fredericksburg or Bardstown?
- The average commute for residents of Fredericksburg is 4.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bardstown.

Things to do in Bardstown?
Bardstown, KY is one of Kentucky's oldest cities located 35 miles southeast of Louisville in Nelson County. It has a population of 14000 people and its downtown area offers various retail stores including boutique shops selling antiques as well as Spiritous Distillery--the oldest continuously operating distillery in the U.S.--and Civil War era museums which can be explored by visitors who come to this historical town every year for its celebrated Bourbon Festival held each fall.

Things to do in Fredericksburg?
Fredericksburg, VA is an independent city located about halfway between Richmond and Washington D.C., surrounded by Spotsylvania County. This small town is full of historical sites from the Civil War, such as the famous Fredericksburg Battlefield National Military Park. Visitors can also enjoy the natural beauty of the Rappahannock River or browse the many local shops throughout town.

 Bardstown, KYFredericksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,027329,725,481
 Median Income$49,298  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock30.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.41  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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