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Madison, AL vs Blacksburg, VA

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Are people in Blacksburg older or younger than people in Madison?
- The Median Age in Blacksburg is 16.9 years younger than in Madison.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blacksburg or Madison?
- Blacksburg housing costs are 1.7% more expensive than Madison housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blacksburg or Madison?
- The average commute for residents of Blacksburg is 5.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Madison.

Things to do in Madison?
Madison, Alabama is a vibrant and growing city with a population of 47,

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

 Madison, ALBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Median Income$105,335  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$356,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.43  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Madison    11 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

My wife and I moved from Atlanta, GA area in 2016 when I retired. We have now lived in Huntsville for 4 years and now in Madison for almost 4 years. We were thinking  More

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Low crime. Traffic not too bad even during peak times. Covert classim and racism. A stick with our own mentality. Not very diverse primarily just blacks and whites.  More

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Madison is nice. The schools are excellent, which is why we chose to live here. The job market is good for anyone with an engineering degree or ex military, but for  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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