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Bluefield, WV vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Bluefield?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 16.7 years younger than in Bluefield.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Bluefield?
- Richmond housing costs are 171.6% more expensive than Bluefield housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Bluefield?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 1.8 minutes longer than it is for residents of Bluefield.

Things to do in Bluefield?
Bluefield, WV is a small city located within Mercer County that has an estimated population of 10,000 people. A major coal mining center since the 1880s, it’s also home to outdoor recreation opportunities such as biking trails and nature preserves.

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.

 Bluefield, WVRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$39,677  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$91,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.68  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Bluefield    1 Reviews

My wife and I retired here.I was born near Bluefield WV but worked in NC all of my adult life. There's better opportunities for work in NC, especially Raleigh and  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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