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Danville, VA vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Danville?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 14.6 years younger than in Danville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Danville?
- Richmond housing costs are 115.8% more expensive than Danville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Danville?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 0.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Danville.

Things to do in Danville?
Danville, Virginia sits within Pittsylvania County featuring numerous attractions such as Dan Daniel Memorial Park or Averett University combined with stores like Danville Mall and local food spots like Granny's Kitchen.

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.

 Danville, VARichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$38,904  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$115,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.09  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Danville    8 Reviews

I have lived in Danville all of my life(almost 30 years). This town has been through some ups and downs but as I get older, I have realized how great of a town that  More

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Danville is in a state of revival. Its beautiful river and numerous parks, its quiet walks and enviable sunsets are but a few of the natural amenities the city offers.  More

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In my opinion, all of Danville's problems are rooted in their poorly managed government infrastructure. I have been here for 3 months and the entire time I've been here,  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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