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Covington, KY vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Covington?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 10.6 years younger than in Covington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Covington?
- Richmond housing costs are 46.8% more expensive than Covington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Covington?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 2.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Covington.

Things to do in Covington?
Covington, Kentucky is located in Kenton county giving its citizens access to top rated schools such as Holmes High School while also having shopping options at Florence mall and numerous restaurants such as Legends Bar and Grille

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.

 Covington, KYRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$47,917  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$169,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.11  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Covington    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Covington is an amazing city with beautiful old homes, a rich history and just minutes away from Cincinnati Ohio and all the culture and wonderful events there. The  More

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Over 13 years ago

I grew in Covington an it used to be a great place to live but not anymoore , the crime rate is ridicoulis an herouin has taken the town over, downtown used to be  More

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Covington, Kentucky is a great place to live and work. Depending on what you do for work, Covington is a vibrant exciting city that sits directly on the Ohio River,  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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