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Gallatin, TN vs Blacksburg, VA

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Are people in Blacksburg older or younger than people in Gallatin?
- The Median Age in Blacksburg is 16.3 years younger than in Gallatin.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blacksburg or Gallatin?
- Blacksburg housing costs are 8.1% less expensive than Gallatin housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blacksburg or Gallatin?
- The average commute for residents of Blacksburg is 10.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Gallatin.

Things to do in Gallatin?
Gallatin, Tennessee is situated in Sumner county giving visitors leisure areas such as Bledsoe Creek State Park while also having restaurants like Uncle Bud's Fried Catfish plus entertainment opportunities at The Palace Theatre.

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

 Gallatin, TNBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Median Income$62,881  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$394,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.31  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Gallatin    12 Reviews

Sumner County Gallatin Tennessee based on 10-years experience was a huge disappointment. The City of Gallatin is run by mostly family related members that are not open  More

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Don't believe me? Check Reader's Digest 2017. I have lived and been all around our great country but Gallatin has its own little quaint appeal like no where else. We are  More

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Gallatin is a great place to live.... If you want to live in the South. Unlike Murfreesboro or Nashville, Gallatin has not been over run by northerners who want to  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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