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Mount Airy, MD vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Mount Airy?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 12.6 years younger than in Mount Airy.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Mount Airy?
- Richmond housing costs are 55.0% less expensive than Mount Airy housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Mount Airy?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 19.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Mount Airy.

Things to do in Mount Airy?
Nestled in the foothills of Maryland's Catoctin Mountains, Mount Airy is a historic small town with a vibrant art community. Be sure to check out its quaint downtown shopping district, restored Victorian homes and rolling hills which attract hikers from miles away.

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.

 Mount Airy, MDRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$136,250  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$553,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time39.25  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Mount Airy    6 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I grew up here small town beautiful . Left for the marines in 08 came home to a place i cant afford and replaced by people that act like they know the  More

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Its a great place to raise a family and send your children to good public schools. Close to Baltimore and Washington DC. Close to great restaurants. Downtown Frederick  More

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Over 11 years ago

First off yes the cost of living, particularly housing, is expensive. But that is in relation to the rest of the country. Compared to the DC burbs is a bargain. The  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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