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Hopewell, VA vs Mechanicsville, VA

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Are people in Mechanicsville older or younger than people in Hopewell?
- The Median Age in Mechanicsville is 5.9 years older than in Hopewell.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mechanicsville or Hopewell?
- Mechanicsville housing costs are 48.4% more expensive than Hopewell housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mechanicsville or Hopewell?
- The average commute for residents of Mechanicsville is 1.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Hopewell.

Things to do in Hopewell?
Hopewell, VA is a city in Hopewell city located along the Appomattox River. It is known for its historical attractions including the Fort Lee Historic Park and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.

Things to do in Mechanicsville?
Mechanicsville, Virginia sits within Hanover County featuring numerous attractions such as Cool Springs Battlefield or Meadow Farm Museum combined with stores like Rutland Commons Shopping Center and multiple dining spots including Caz's Pub.

 Hopewell, VAMechanicsville, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,767329,725,481
 Median Income$44,209  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$236,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time23.96  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Hopewell    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I find it interesting. That a racist comments were posted by Tarrah. Yet when I tried to respond to her comment the site would not allow me to. Yes Hopewell, like other  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived here for about 8 months, and as far as I am concerned, the only good thing about this place is the schools. I work 25 minutes away in Richmond, because I  More

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Reviews for Mechanicsville    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Hanover High was ranked the number 1 school in the region by Richmond Magazine. Wonderful principal, committed teachers, IB diploma. We have been extremely happy with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Virginia may seem to have a reasonable income tax rate (5.0%) but when you add up all the other taxes i.e. Personal property tax, business property tax, sales tax,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Mechanicsville is a nice place to live, the climate is great. Of course it's Virginia - so if someone doesn't like the weather they just have to hang around a few days  More

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