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Monroe, NC vs Richmond, KY

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Highlights
Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Monroe?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 9.6 years younger than in Monroe.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Monroe?
- Richmond housing costs are 14.0% less expensive than Monroe housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Monroe?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 5.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Monroe.

Things to do in Monroe?
Monroe NC is home to about 34 thousand people who appreciate its convenient location only 40 minutes away from Charlotte It offers lovely small-town living that comes packed with beautiful architectural wonders like Victorian style homes

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.

 Monroe, NCRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$58,180  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$289,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.74  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews

Moved to Monroe approx 6 years ago. It has been one excuse after the other for the high incidence of assault and battery as well as property crime. The mayor and city  More

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I have lived in Monroe since 2015. I have been welcomed by my neighbors and the community. Monroe is rapidly growning. The downtown area is family friendly and has added  More

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I’m so glad to be moving away from this little Charlotte wanna be Town run by rednecks! I’ve been here for 15 years and have been stopped by Sheriff’s about 8 times!  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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