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Lynchburg, VA vs Merrifield, VA

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Highlights
Are people in Merrifield older or younger than people in Lynchburg?
- The Median Age in Merrifield is 5.2 years older than in Lynchburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Merrifield or Lynchburg?
- Merrifield housing costs are 179.3% more expensive than Lynchburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Merrifield or Lynchburg?
- The average commute for residents of Merrifield is 15.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Lynchburg.

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

Things to do in Merrifield?
Merrifield, VA is a pleasant suburb north of Fairfax featuring several spectacular spots such as Meadowlark Botanical Gardens perfect for exploring or Blenheim Great Falls Virginia ideal for picnicking; locals gather yearly at the remarkable Merrifield Fall Festival celebrating local culture with music and art.

 Lynchburg, VAMerrifield, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,075329,725,481
 Median Income$54,015  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock33.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time17.39  Unlock26.38
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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