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Huntington, WV vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Huntington?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 10.1 years younger than in Huntington.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Huntington?
- Richmond housing costs are 135.0% more expensive than Huntington housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Huntington?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 1.6 minutes longer 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 Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

 Huntington, WVRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$34,351  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$106,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%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 Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 16 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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