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Mechanicsville, VA vs Newark, DE

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Are people in Newark older or younger than people in Mechanicsville?
- The Median Age in Newark is 19.0 years younger than in Mechanicsville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Newark or Mechanicsville?
- Newark housing costs are 7.3% less expensive than Mechanicsville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Newark or Mechanicsville?
- The average commute for residents of Newark is 3.1 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mechanicsville.

Things to do in Mechanicsville?
Mechanicsville, Virginia sits within Hanover County featuring numerous attractions such as Cool Springs Battlefield or Meadow Farm Museum combined with stores like Rutland Commons Shopping Center and multiple dining spots including Caz's Pub.

Things to do in Newark?
Newark, DE is located in New Castle County and provides its residents with access to nearby Wilmington attractions plus several unique destinations of its own including the Newark Reservoir.

 Mechanicsville, VANewark, DEUnited States
 Population  Unlock31,393329,725,481
 Median Income$84,833  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock22.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$351,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time25.56  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mechanicsville    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Hanover High was ranked the number 1 school in the region by Richmond Magazine. Wonderful principal, committed teachers, IB diploma. We have been extremely happy with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Virginia may seem to have a reasonable income tax rate (5.0%) but when you add up all the other taxes i.e. Personal property tax, business property tax, sales tax,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Mechanicsville is a nice place to live, the climate is great. Of course it's Virginia - so if someone doesn't like the weather they just have to hang around a few days  More

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Reviews for Newark    8 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Generally, Delaware public schools are dreadful. Most people that can afford it choose to invest in their child or children by sending them anywhere but to a Delaware  More

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I have lived in Newark for 27 years. My great-grandmother owned the Windy Hills development when it was a farm, and my father even grew up in the same house that I did.  More

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I am thinking of moving to Newark, but wanted to know if commuting to Philly is possible, especially outside of 9-5 hours. I see PATCO runs to Newark, but I don't know  More

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