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Somerset, KY vs Martinsville, IN

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Highlights
Are people in Martinsville older or younger than people in Somerset?
- The Median Age in Martinsville is 2.5 years younger than in Somerset.

Are housing costs cheaper in Martinsville or Somerset?
- Martinsville housing costs are 30.7% more expensive than Somerset housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Martinsville or Somerset?
- The average commute for residents of Martinsville is 12.1 minutes longer than it is for residents of Somerset.

Things to do in Somerset?
Somerset, KY is situated in Pulaski County and has a population of about 11,000 people. It’s known as the gateway to Lake Cumberland and is a popular tourist destination with its beautiful lakefront views and numerous attractions.

Things to do in Martinsville?
Martinsville, IN is a pleasant city west of Indianapolis with plenty of remarkable attractions such as Morgan-Monroe State Forest offering its distinctive environment or Mounds State Park perfect for exploring; people can also join in the wonderful Indiana Fiddlers Gathering emphasizing traditional music each August.

 Somerset, KYMartinsville, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,848329,725,481
 Median Income$30,107  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$192,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time13.55  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Somerset    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

There is certainly a small town atmosphere here. It seems as if there is a high percentage of the population that wants to get Somerset "on the map", but they want to do  More

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Over 15 years ago

I have lived here since 1989. My family moved me here from Chicago Ill when I was 5 years old. Growing up in this place, I can tell you first hand what you children will  More

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Over 17 years ago

I wanted to post facts on somerset on my previous post because sometimes on bestplaces.net it is just opinions and those can be misleading or one-sided. So I posted  More

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Reviews for Martinsville    2 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

If you are not originally from Martinsville - DON'T MOVE THERE! It is the most unfriendly, racially bigoted, cliquish "community". We built a home there, in an upscale  More

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Over 15 years ago

The best thing about Martinsville, IN is the lack of crime in the country. I have grown up here and living in the country creates a sense of security and comfort. It  More

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