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Martinsville, VA vs Lenoir, NC

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Are people in Lenoir older or younger than people in Martinsville?
- The Median Age in Lenoir is 2.0 years older than in Martinsville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Lenoir or Martinsville?
- Lenoir housing costs are 72.8% more expensive than Martinsville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Lenoir or Martinsville?
- The average commute for residents of Lenoir is 0.9 minutes longer than it is for residents of Martinsville.

Things to do in Martinsville?
Martinsville is an independent city located in Henry County, Virginia offering plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple trails ideal for biking or jogging plus nearby Philpott Lake provides amazing views close by. There are also numerous shops and eateries providing unique itemsor delicious cuisine perfectfor anyone looking to have a meal out during their visit here!

Things to do in Lenoir?
Lenoir, North Carolina is located in Caldwell County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Lenoir Golf Course plus stores like Valmead Shopping Center and dining spots near DaVinci's Italian Restaurant.

 Martinsville, VALenoir, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock18,205329,725,481
 Median Income$36,832  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock42.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$106,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.89  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Martinsville    3 Reviews

I've lived here almost 40 years and taught economics in the local community college. Ideally situated between Greensboro NC and Roanoke VA. Low housing prices, crime  More

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Over 13 years ago

We are lucky if we get one snowfall that covers the ground and stays for 1-2 days. Winters are mild with beautiful spring and fall weather. The summers are great but  More

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Over 15 years ago

Boring! Nothing to do, nowhere to go, very scarce on jobs........need I say  More

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Reviews for Lenoir    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I wrote a positive review of Lenoir 4 years ago and my opinion of the town has nothing but improved since living here over time. They've added a new movie theater, new  More

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Over 11 years ago

I know the unemployment rate in Lenoir is not superb, but the lifestyle here is wonderful! I've lived outside Chicago, rural Oklahoma and New Hampshire, outside Ft.  More

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As a lifelong resident, one of the primary reasons I remained here was the abundance of employment. But in the late 90's we began a slow downturn, until many of the  More

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