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Blacksburg, VA vs Kennewick, WA

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Are people in Kennewick older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in Kennewick is 13.4 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Kennewick or Blacksburg?
- Kennewick housing costs are 9.7% more expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Kennewick or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Kennewick is 7.8 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 Kennewick?
Kennewick, Washington provides plenty of outdoor activities ranging from boating on Lake Wallula to taking hikes along Badger Mountain Trail while getting amazing views of the nearby Columbia River.

 Blacksburg, VAKennewick, WAUnited States
 Population  Unlock83,082329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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 Kennewick    24 Reviews

Born here and lived most of my 48 years here. If people haven't gotten out and explored the versatility of this place to entertain a population at my levels and options  More

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I have lived here a few years and it’s the worst place I’ve ever been. The “ nice weather” people refer to is 100 degree hot can’t even stand outside at 9am without  More

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Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived here for 30 years. Very good place to live. Three major rivers meet here. The Columbia, Snake and Yakima rivers. So if you like fishing or boating it’s a  More

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