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Lynchburg, VA vs Richmond, KY

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Highlights
Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Lynchburg?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 2.3 years younger than in Lynchburg.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Lynchburg?
- Richmond housing costs are 12.4% more expensive than Lynchburg housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Lynchburg?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 2.1 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 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.

 Lynchburg, VARichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$54,015  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%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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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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