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Fredericksburg, VA vs Jackson, MI

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Are people in Jackson older or younger than people in Fredericksburg?
- The Median Age in Jackson is 4.0 years older than in Fredericksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Jackson or Fredericksburg?
- Jackson housing costs are 61.1% less expensive than Fredericksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Jackson or Fredericksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Jackson is 8.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Fredericksburg.

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.

Things to do in Jackson?
Jackson MI sits southeast Lansing renowned mostly for its abundance of trails ideal for cycling or jogging around lakeside areas like Clark Lake Park plus several museums worth visiting when in town.

 Fredericksburg, VAJackson, MIUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,810329,725,481
 Median Income$72,293  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$399,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.7  Unlock26.38
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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Reviews for Jackson    33 Reviews

I lived in Jackson for a long time I lived on 1st and 3rd Street right over by Frank's party store before that b**** burnt down. My dad and I would sit out on the front  More

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Over 6 years ago

I spent 20 years of my life fighting for freedom only to buy a second home in Jackson, biggest mistake of my life, and have the rights I fought for take away by a  More

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Never never ever move to this town! I was born there, grew up around there, made the tragic mistake of moving back there once and will never ever set foot there again!  More

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