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Blacksburg, VA vs Kennesaw, GA

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Are people in Kennesaw older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in Kennesaw is 13.7 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kennesaw or Blacksburg?
- Kennesaw housing costs are 0.9% more expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kennesaw or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Kennesaw is 17.7 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 Kennesaw?
Kennesaw, GA is situated just northwest of Atlanta and offers easy access to big-city amenities while still providing plenty of small-town charm like festivals, parades and events throughout the year.

 Blacksburg, VAKennesaw, GAUnited States
 Population  Unlock33,036329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.1%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 Kennesaw    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Lived here for 15 years. Lived in Colorado and Missouri also and spent a lot of time in Southern California. I can tell you this place is terrible! Summers are long,  More

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Over 7 years ago

Warm autumn and always something to do no matter what  More

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Kennesaw - Here's a bit of our background to help in your assessment. We moved to GA from southern CA. I've lived in Kennesaw for 8yrs. We are a multicultural family  More

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