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Short Pump, VA vs Bettendorf, IA

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Are people in Bettendorf older or younger than people in Short Pump?
- The Median Age in Bettendorf is 0.6 years older than in Short Pump.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bettendorf or Short Pump?
- Bettendorf housing costs are 44.0% less expensive than Short Pump housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bettendorf or Short Pump?
- The average commute for residents of Bettendorf is 4.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Short Pump.

Things to do in Short Pump?
Short Pump, VA is an affluent census-designated place located in Henrico County just outside Richmond's West End area; it has become one of the most popular suburban communities in Central Virginia due to its combination of modern amenities such as shopping centers and restaurants plus traditional roots evident through historic landmarks like The Waterworks building that serves as a reminder of Short Pump’s rich past as well as how far it has come today as one of the region’s most desirable suburbs among young professionals & growing families alike!

Things to do in Bettendorf?
Bettendorf, Iowa lies within Scott county providing its citizens access to parks including Centennial Park while also having shopping options near SouthPark Mall plus multiple restaurants including Applebees Grill & Bar.

 Short Pump, VABettendorf, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock38,631329,725,481
 Median Income$116,955  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock38.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$479,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time22.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Short Pump    1 Reviews

If you come here, be prepared to be looked down on by the "Socialites". Don't get me wrong, I am a life long Virginia native. But this area has some growing up to do.  More

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Reviews for Bettendorf    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

very low crime, great schools, housing costs-a decent house for family of 5 is around  More

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We are thinking of moving to the area (Iowa). I am an NC native, although we feel the need to move out due to huge influx of newcomers in this area from the northeast  More

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Over 18 years ago

We moved to Bettendorf when our son was in elementary school based on favorable comments about the schools from several friends in similar stages in their lives. We  More

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