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Ephrata, PA vs Fredericksburg, VA

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Are people in Fredericksburg older or younger than people in Ephrata?
- The Median Age in Fredericksburg is 4.9 years younger than in Ephrata.

Are housing costs cheaper in Fredericksburg or Ephrata?
- Fredericksburg housing costs are 105.7% more expensive than Ephrata housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Fredericksburg or Ephrata?
- The average commute for residents of Fredericksburg is 3.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Ephrata.

Things to do in Ephrata?
Ephrata borough, PA is an inviting suburb east of Lancaster region boasting plenty of places to explore like Ephrata Cloister Museum with many historic artifacts or Ephrata Community Pool ideal for swimmers; they organize remarkable events such as Railroad Days each year to bring locals closer.

Things to do in Fredericksburg?
Fredericksburg, VA is an independent city located about halfway between Richmond and Washington D.C., surrounded by Spotsylvania County. This small town is full of historical sites from the Civil War, such as the famous Fredericksburg Battlefield National Military Park. Visitors can also enjoy the natural beauty of the Rappahannock River or browse the many local shops throughout town.

 Ephrata, PAFredericksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,027329,725,481
 Median Income$56,280  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock30.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$194,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Ephrata    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

hi. i live in Ephrata, Pa. Looking forward to learning where some of the best places are to live with year round temps above 50. i love the beach, pools, bicycling, etc.  More

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Over 19 years ago

Just heard the other day that there are basically two kinds of homes being built in this area. The first kind is like the home we own (duplex in a developement) and  More

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Over 19 years ago

We just heard from good friend last week that this area is really growing. The housing developements and the homes being built are catering to two categories: new duplex  More

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Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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