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Independence, KY vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Independence?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 7.7 years younger than in Independence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Independence?
- Richmond housing costs are 9.7% less expensive than Independence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Independence?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 8.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Independence.

Things to do in Independence?
Independence KY lies border Ohio straight south Cincinnati spanning two counties offering both modern amenities vintage charm rural towns nearby surrounding hills contain plenty gorgeous redbud trees making them easy recognize when driving scenic roads area

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.

 Independence, KYRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$82,846  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$276,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.85  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

population and cost of living here is inaccurate. Many people esp. in the Independence area are pouring here from Ohio. The median cost of homes is a generalization if  More

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Over 12 years ago

The Learning Center is a family run childcare service. We pride ourselves in working with parents to ensure the proper learning environment for their children.With a  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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