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Richmond, KY vs Danville, KY

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Are people in Danville older or younger than people in Richmond?
- The Median Age in Danville is 9.6 years older than in Richmond.

Are housing costs cheaper in Danville or Richmond?
- Danville housing costs are 14.5% less expensive than Richmond housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Danville or Richmond?
- The average commute for residents of Danville is 2.5 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 Danville?
Danville, Kentucky is the county seat of Boyle County located 30 miles south-east of Lexington. The downtown area features unique boutiques and restaurants that allow visitors to explore the past while enjoying delicious food and locally made gifts!

 Richmond, KYDanville, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock17,164329,725,481
 Median Income$40,221  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$249,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.5%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 Danville    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

If you like friendly non-judgmental people, four seasons, fertile land, beautiful natural scenery, low cost of living, this is a good  More

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Over 15 years ago

Great small college town for  More

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Over 19 years ago

Crime is Danville, in Kentucky really is driven, in my opinion, by the economy and lack of higher education. There is great opportunity for the area to grow in the next  More

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