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Blacksburg, VA vs Jamestown, NY

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Are people in Jamestown older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in Jamestown is 14.9 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jamestown or Blacksburg?
- Jamestown housing costs are 69.9% less expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jamestown or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Jamestown is 0.8 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 Jamestown?
Jamestown is a city located in the south western corner of New York State on the shores of Chautauqua Lake. This dynamic town features many attractions for visitors including a variety of shopping options, art galleries and theaters. Outdoor lovers can also access local parks for swimming or boating on the lake during summertime.

 Blacksburg, VAJamestown, NYUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,818329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.91  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews
Sarah · Hampton, VA
Whole neww world
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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DrZ · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg pros & cons
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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kent · Blacksburg, VA
blacksburg, va climate
Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for Jamestown    2 Reviews
tori · Jamestown, NY
Beautiful surroundings
Over 17 years ago

I have lived all over this country and can say that Jamestown is a lovely old city. It has some problems common to small, rural cities in the northeast - lack of job  More

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Elaine · Jamestown, NY
Closed in feeling
Over 18 years ago

We have been out West several times and find that we like the wide open spaces. Here in New York the foothills are to close and not enough open  More

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