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Somerville, MA vs Blacksburg, VA

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Are people in Blacksburg older or younger than people in Somerville?
- The Median Age in Blacksburg is 9.9 years younger than in Somerville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blacksburg or Somerville?
- Blacksburg housing costs are 52.5% less expensive than Somerville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blacksburg or Somerville?
- The average commute for residents of Blacksburg is 17.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Somerville.

Things to do in Somerville?
Somerville, Massachusetts offers a unique mix between its university campuses like Harvard Square or Tufts University combined with enough shops and restaurants on Davis Square for any night owl.

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

 Somerville, MABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Median Income$108,896  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$762,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is  More

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Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house.  More

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Over 17 years ago

we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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