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Paris, KY vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in Paris?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 10.4 years younger than in Paris.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or Paris?
- Richmond housing costs are 29.2% more expensive than Paris housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or Paris?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 1.9 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Paris.

Things to do in Paris?
Paris, KY is an unincorporated community in Bourbon County, Kentucky with an estimated population of about 4500 people. It was founded in 1779 by William Hancock and originally named Hico before being renamed to Paris after the French capital city in 1818.

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.

 Paris, KYRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$45,427  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$193,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.36  Unlock26.38
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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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