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Blacksburg, VA vs Shelton, CT

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Are people in Shelton older or younger than people in Blacksburg?
- The Median Age in Shelton is 26.0 years older than in Blacksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Shelton or Blacksburg?
- Shelton housing costs are 22.7% more expensive than Blacksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Shelton or Blacksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Shelton is 14.2 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 Shelton?
Shelton, Connecticut sits within Fairfield county featuring numerous attractions such as Boothe Memorial Park or Indian Well State Park combined with stores like Shelton Lakes Plaza Mall and local food spots like Costa del Sol Restaurant.

 Blacksburg, VAShelton, CTUnited States
 Population  Unlock40,944329,725,481
 Median Income$43,804  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$362,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.0%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 Shelton    4 Reviews
zach · Shelton, CT
low taxes
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Shelton ct for 14 years and the taxes are low and is not  More

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Jessie · Shelton, CT
Shelton, CT best place to live
Over 7 years ago

I love Shelton it's the best place to live. Good schools, low crime, low taxes for CT, great volunteer firefighters and EMT's.  More

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geo · Shelton, CT
I'm staying put
Over 13 years ago

I see a lot of people complain about Shelton.OK,it's their right.Is it perfect? Of course not.But I've seen a lot of people leave and come back in a year or two.What is  More

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