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Danville, VA vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Danville?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 6.2 years younger than in Danville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Danville?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 10.5% more expensive than Danville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Danville?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 2.0 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 Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania sits within Luzerne county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Seven Tubs Natural Area to swimming at Kirby Park plus local food spots like Liquid Planet Bar & Grill.

 Danville, VAWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$38,904  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$115,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%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 Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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