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Richmond, KY vs Madisonville, KY

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Are people in Madisonville older or younger than people in Richmond?
- The Median Age in Madisonville is 10.3 years older than in Richmond.

Are housing costs cheaper in Madisonville or Richmond?
- Madisonville housing costs are 46.7% less expensive than Richmond housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Madisonville or Richmond?
- The average commute for residents of Madisonville is 2.9 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 Madisonville?
Madisonville, KY is a vibrant city northwest of Hopkinsville boasting a variety of landmarks including Madisonville City Park displaying its unique environment or Fort Chiswell Nature Trail offering fun rides and tour opportunities; they organize vivid festivals like Taste of Madisonville every October.

 Richmond, KYMadisonville, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock19,533329,725,481
 Median Income$40,221  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$249,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.3%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 Madisonville    1 Reviews

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