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Riverhead, NY vs Waynesville, NC

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Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in Riverhead?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 1.7 years younger than in Riverhead.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or Riverhead?
- Waynesville housing costs are 50.9% less expensive than Riverhead housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or Riverhead?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 6.4 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Riverhead.

Things to do in Riverhead?
Riverhead NY stands at the mouth of Long Island’s Peconic River nestled amidst rolling hills dotted by vineyards & white sandy beaches making it ideal spot for spending days outdoors or visiting nearby wineries and restaurants that bring out this town’s true character.

Things to do in Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

 Riverhead, NYWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$80,595  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$650,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time27.6  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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