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Richmond, KY vs Red Oak, TX

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Are people in Red Oak older or younger than people in Richmond?
- The Median Age in Red Oak is 9.7 years older than in Richmond.

Are housing costs cheaper in Red Oak or Richmond?
- Red Oak housing costs are 29.1% more expensive than Richmond housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Red Oak or Richmond?
- The average commute for residents of Red Oak is 11.1 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 Red Oak?
Red Oak is an independent city situated within Ellis County, Texas featuring plenty of activities such as exploring its multiple parks perfect for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge provides amazing views ideal for outdoor activities. There are also numerous locally owned stores and eateries providing unique itemsor delicious cuisine greatfor any budget during their stay here!

 Richmond, KYRed Oak, TXUnited States
 Population  Unlock13,956329,725,481
 Median Income$40,221  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3638.4
 Avg. Home Price$249,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.8%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 Red Oak    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

The small, charming country town that I moved to 26 years ago sadly doesn't exist anymore. Our city is poorly governed and that is one major reason why business interest  More

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Over 17 years ago

I wouldn't recommend Red Oak as a place to live. I moved to the area from Tyler four years ago to take a job in Dallas. I did my research on areas south of Dallas and  More

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