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Beckley, WV vs Roanoke, VA

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- The average commute for residents of Roanoke is 2.0% longer than it is for residents of Beckley.
- 507.5% more residents of Roanoke work from home compared to residents of Beckley.
 Beckley, WVRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2127
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 Commute Mode
 Beckley, WVRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Auto (alone)80.7%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock7.1%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.4%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.3%0.5%
 Walk4.3%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock7.7%9.7%
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 Commute Time To Work
 Beckley, WVRoanoke, VAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.1.7%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock11.5%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.27.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock22.8%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.11.0%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock3.9%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.4.6%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.9%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.0.4%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock3.1%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.5.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock0.9%2.9%
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 Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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