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Huntington, WV vs Lynchburg, VA

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Are people in Lynchburg older or younger than people in Huntington?
- The Median Age in Lynchburg is 7.8 years younger than in Huntington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lynchburg or Huntington?
- Lynchburg housing costs are 109.0% more expensive than Huntington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lynchburg or Huntington?
- The average commute for residents of Lynchburg is 0.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Huntington.

Things to do in Huntington?
Huntington, WV is located in the Appalachian region of West Virginia and provides residents with incredible natural beauty, including nearby national parks and recreation areas. The city's revitalized downtown district offers a variety of restaurants, shops and entertainment as well as an array of cultural attractions such as the Huntington Museum of Art.

Things to do in Lynchburg?
Lynchburg, Virginia stands out for its unique mix between natural beauty and its restaurants along Riverfront Park.

 Huntington, WVLynchburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock78,973329,725,481
 Median Income$34,351  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock28.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$106,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.9  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Huntington    21 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Huntington most of my life. Yes, there have been many changes over the years, not all good, but it is a great place to live. Huntington won the best small  More

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Over 4 years ago

Could be worse - drug issues, no good jobs, lots of crime, but nice outside activities. Locals don't like anyone moving here and taking a job - I can say that! Glad I  More

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I've lived here since about 2012. I moved in from a surrounding small suburb called Shoals Manor where I lived for almost 10 years. I lived in Huntington for a few years  More

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Reviews for Lynchburg    30 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Lynchburg, VA, absolutely SUCKS. I'm a native Lynchburger. I moved away when I was 5 & came back when I was 13. These people can't drive to save their lives. They don't  More

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Over 5 years ago

There is much that I like about Lynchburg. The scenery is pretty, lots of historic architecture, well mannered Southerners. But, it is dominated by Jerry Falwell's  More

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I have lived in Lynchburg for twenty years and I am very happy  More

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