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Olney, MD vs Blacksburg, VA

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Are people in Blacksburg older or younger than people in Olney?
- The Median Age in Blacksburg is 20.5 years younger than in Olney.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blacksburg or Olney?
- Blacksburg housing costs are 37.3% less expensive than Olney housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blacksburg or Olney?
- The average commute for residents of Blacksburg is 20.6 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Olney.

Things to do in Olney?
Olney MD is a picturesque suburb just outside Washington DC offering quaint neighborhoods alongside world-class shopping outlets. With plenty of parks to explore plus easy access to major highways leading out of Baltimore or into Washington DC

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

 Olney, MDBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Median Income$161,065  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$577,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.5  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Olney    5 Reviews

Been here since 2015. Peaceful and lots of green space for natural beauty. Convenient to given the shopping village with all that is needed. I must express  More

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In 1957 my parents almost bought a house with a stable for two horses. When the deal went south, I came close to divorcing my parents! Forty years later, my wife and I  More

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Over 13 years ago

Olney Theater is very good for small  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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