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Richmond, KY vs Blacksburg, VA

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Are people in Blacksburg older or younger than people in Richmond?
- The Median Age in Blacksburg is 4.4 years younger than in Richmond.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blacksburg or Richmond?
- Blacksburg housing costs are 45.2% more expensive than Richmond housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blacksburg or Richmond?
- The average commute for residents of Blacksburg is 5.5 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Richmond.

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.

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.

 Richmond, KYBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Median Income$40,221  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$249,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.45  Unlock26.38
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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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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