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Richmond, KY vs Conroe, TX

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Are people in Conroe older or younger than people in Richmond?
- The Median Age in Conroe is 6.6 years older than in Richmond.

Are housing costs cheaper in Conroe or Richmond?
- Conroe housing costs are 24.5% more expensive than Richmond housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Conroe or Richmond?
- The average commute for residents of Conroe is 8.9 minutes longer 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 Conroe?
Conroe, Texas is located north of Houston near Lake Conroe offering access to beautiful beaches and wildlife preserves. The city also hosts various events throughout the year such as concerts at the Owen Theatre or fun sporting events at The Pavilion.

 Richmond, KYConroe, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock87,930329,725,481
 Median Income$40,221  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock32.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$249,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time19.45  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 8 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 17 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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Reviews for Conroe    9 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Living in Conroe and driving to Houston for work is a death-defying feat. My steering wheel in my Honda still has grip marks from the sheer stress of the traffic  More

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Over 12 years ago

We have a very high quality of life here. We have lots of trees and privacy yet all the conveniences of The Woodlands only 5 minutes  More

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Over 17 years ago

Love it! Stay a  More

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