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Blacksburg, VA vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 4.4 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Blacksburg?
- Richmond housing costs are 31.2% less expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 5.5 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 Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

 Blacksburg, VARichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%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 Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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