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Blacksburg, VA vs Hopewell, VA

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Are people in Hopewell older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in Hopewell is 13.9 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hopewell or Blacksburg?
- Hopewell housing costs are 34.6% less expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hopewell or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Hopewell is 10.1 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 Hopewell?
Hopewell, VA is a city in Hopewell city located along the Appomattox River. It is known for its historical attractions including the Fort Lee Historic Park and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.

 Blacksburg, VAHopewell, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,020329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.5%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 Hopewell    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I find it interesting. That a racist comments were posted by Tarrah. Yet when I tried to respond to her comment the site would not allow me to. Yes Hopewell, like other  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived here for about 8 months, and as far as I am concerned, the only good thing about this place is the schools. I work 25 minutes away in Richmond, because I  More

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