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Star, ID vs Mechanicsville, VA

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Are people in Mechanicsville older or younger than people in Star?
- The Median Age in Mechanicsville is 1.8 years older than in Star.

Are housing costs cheaper in Mechanicsville or Star?
- Mechanicsville housing costs are 38.2% less expensive than Star housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Mechanicsville or Star?
- The average commute for residents of Mechanicsville is 2.7 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Star.

Things to do in Star?
Star, ID is a small rural town located in northern Idaho. It has a population of around 300 people and is situated about 20 miles southeast of Coeur d'Alene.

Things to do in Mechanicsville?
Mechanicsville, Virginia sits within Hanover County featuring numerous attractions such as Cool Springs Battlefield or Meadow Farm Museum combined with stores like Rutland Commons Shopping Center and multiple dining spots including Caz's Pub.

 Star, IDMechanicsville, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock37,767329,725,481
 Median Income$75,120  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock41.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$568,600  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time28.23  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Star    1 Reviews

I lived here for six months. I love this place. A perfect blend of rural and city. I have a 8-12 mile drive for most things, but anything and every this is here.   More

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Reviews for Mechanicsville    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Hanover High was ranked the number 1 school in the region by Richmond Magazine. Wonderful principal, committed teachers, IB diploma. We have been extremely happy with  More

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Over 16 years ago

Virginia may seem to have a reasonable income tax rate (5.0%) but when you add up all the other taxes i.e. Personal property tax, business property tax, sales tax,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Mechanicsville is a nice place to live, the climate is great. Of course it's Virginia - so if someone doesn't like the weather they just have to hang around a few days  More

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