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Beckley, WV vs Hopkinsville, KY

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Are people in Hopkinsville older or younger than people in Beckley?
- The Median Age in Hopkinsville is 4.9 years younger than in Beckley.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hopkinsville or Beckley?
- Hopkinsville housing costs are 39.6% more expensive than Beckley housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hopkinsville or Beckley?
- The average commute for residents of Hopkinsville is 0.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Beckley.

Things to do in Beckley?
Beckley is an independent city situated in southern West Virginia known for its stunning views over New River Gorge National River plus numerous hiking trails offering spectacular lookouts over natural landmarks and waterfalls alongside convenient access to outdoor restaurants perfect for discovering locals’ favorite spots.

Things to do in Hopkinsville?
Hopkinsville, KY is the county seat of Christian County and a gateway to the beautiful Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area. It offers visitors historic sites, outdoor activities like hiking, biking and fishing as well as music festivals and museums celebrating the region’s rich history.

 Beckley, WVHopkinsville, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,771329,725,481
 Median Income$39,845  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$106,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.92  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 6 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 17 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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Reviews for Hopkinsville    3 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Lived on the west side of town not far from the 68 bypass for about four years. Excellent neighborhood with great neighbors. Really, they were the best neighbors we  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived in this place for about 3 years. I can truly say this place is "meh". I'm from a smaller town in MS. and I have to say this place is very errie similar to  More

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Over 18 years ago

On any given week-end there is more to do in Hopkinsville, Kentucky than my husband and I time to do. You must be aware of the events, go on line, read the local paper,  More

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