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Purcellville, VA vs Potomac, MD

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

Are housing costs cheaper in Potomac or Purcellville?
- Potomac housing costs are 58.7% more expensive than Purcellville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Potomac or Purcellville?
- The average commute for residents of Potomac is 1.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Purcellville.

Things to do in Purcellville?
Purcellville is a town located within Loudoun County Virginia just outside Washington DC Metro Area providing all city amenities while being surrounded by scenic mountain ranges including Catoctin Mountains or Blue Ridge Mountains ideal for exploring nature or sightseeing activities amongst rolling hills filled with wineries & breweries.. With only 12 thousand residents it’s easy to feel welcomed by friendly locals & low crime rates when calling Purcellville home!

Things to do in Potomac?
Potomac, MD is located just outside D.C., offering residents fun experiences like camping or kayaking at Great Falls Park or visiting Georgetown University's campus right along the Potomac river! A resident can also enjoy Potomac's more modern establishments such as National Harbor Marina & Riverwalk which boasts great views of nearby Alexandria while providing access to popular restaurants like Zola Wine & Kitchen or Mama Lucia pizza joint among other favorites!

 Purcellville, VAPotomac, MDUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,891329,725,481
 Median Income$140,536  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock46.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$753,400  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time35.27  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Purcellville    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Housing in this area is expensive, especially for being located so far away (> 15 min drive) from a major shopping  More

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Reviews for Potomac    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much  More

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Over 17 years ago

The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol,  More

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