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Danville, VA vs Somerset, KY

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Are people in Somerset older or younger than people in Danville?
- The Median Age in Somerset is 2.1 years younger than in Danville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Somerset or Danville?
- Somerset housing costs are 66.8% more expensive than Danville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Somerset or Danville?
- The average commute for residents of Somerset is 6.5 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 Somerset?
Somerset, KY is situated in Pulaski County and has a population of about 11,000 people. It’s known as the gateway to Lake Cumberland and is a popular tourist destination with its beautiful lakefront views and numerous attractions.

 Danville, VASomerset, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,696329,725,481
 Median Income$38,904  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$115,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%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 Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

There is certainly a small town atmosphere here. It seems as if there is a high percentage of the population that wants to get Somerset "on the map", but they want to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here since 1989. My family moved me here from Chicago Ill when I was 5 years old. Growing up in this place, I can tell you first hand what you children will  More

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Over 17 years ago

I wanted to post facts on somerset on my previous post because sometimes on bestplaces.net it is just opinions and those can be misleading or one-sided. So I posted  More

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