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Nicholasville, KY vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Nicholasville?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 11.3 years younger than in Nicholasville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Nicholasville?
- Richmond housing costs are 6.1% less expensive than Nicholasville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Nicholasville?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 4.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Nicholasville.

Things to do in Nicholasville?
Nicholasville, KY is a small city nestled among Kentucky’s scenic Bluegrass region about 20 minutes outside Lexington. Full of locally owned shops and eateries serving up Southern comforts like fried chicken alongside iconic bourbon trails that run through this area - Nicholasville has something unique waiting around every corner!

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.

 Nicholasville, KYRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$56,790  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$265,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.07  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Nicholasville    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived here my entire life, it is  More

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Over 14 years ago

When it comes to quality education Nicholasville, Ky shouldn't pop onto your radar. Not only are the schools over capacity but they will push kids up a grade even when  More

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Over 14 years ago

Violent crimes in this area are rare compared to the national average, however some individuals within city limits have a hard time keeping their hands to themselves  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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