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Fredericksburg, VA vs Neptune, NJ

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Are people in Neptune older or younger than people in Fredericksburg?
- The Median Age in Neptune is 15.5 years older than in Fredericksburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Neptune or Fredericksburg?
- Neptune housing costs are 18.0% more expensive than Fredericksburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Neptune or Fredericksburg?
- The average commute for residents of Neptune is 2.7 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 Neptune?
Neptune, NJ rests on the Jersey Shore giving visitors direct access to beaches for swimming & surfing perfect for summertime fun combined with several entertainment venues featuring attractions such as mini golf games & carnivals open all year round! Residents have easy access to abundance of shopping options such as nearby Peddler's Village — a charming retail complex offering 180 different stores!

 Fredericksburg, VANeptune, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock28,083329,725,481
 Median Income$72,293  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$399,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.7%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 Neptune    3 Reviews

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Over 14 years ago

My children have just started school in Neptune and I will be taking them out due the extreme poor performance of the schools. See the NJ department of education web  More

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I grew up in Neptune twp. I spent all of my childhood and part of my early adult life there. I had a great life there. I would call it Lower to middle class suburban  More

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