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Blacksburg, VA vs Franklin, WI

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Are people in Franklin older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in Franklin is 21.6 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Franklin or Blacksburg?
- Franklin housing costs are 3.8% less expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Franklin or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Franklin is 12.0 minutes longer than it is for residents of Blacksburg.

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

Things to do in Franklin?
Franklin, Wisconsin is located in Milwaukee County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Whitnall Park plus stores like Southridge Mall and dining spots near O'Donoghue's Irish Pub & Restaurant.

 Blacksburg, VAFranklin, WIUnited States
 Population  Unlock36,685329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.91  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for Franklin    3 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

The taxes are on the high end around here. Living is alright, but Franklin is especially expensive because it's "considered" the rich part of the area. Which is a joke  More

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Over 18 years ago

this winter was very cold had wind-chills aroun  More

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Franklin is a pretty decent place to live but we are continually surprised at the increasing taxes and bureaucracy of the city government. Although we pay some of the  More

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