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The Colony, TX vs Richmond, KY

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Are people in Richmond older or younger than people in The Colony?
- The Median Age in Richmond is 9.7 years younger than in The Colony.

Are housing costs cheaper in Richmond or The Colony?
- Richmond housing costs are 35.9% less expensive than The Colony housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Richmond or The Colony?
- The average commute for residents of Richmond is 10.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of The Colony.

Things to do in The Colony?
The Colony, Texas is a city located in Denton County that offers its residents plenty of entertainment opportunities including Hawaiian Falls Waterpark and Grandscape Entertainment Center.

Things to do in Richmond?
Richmond, Kentucky is located in Madison County providing its citizens great recreational activities such as Central Park plus stores like Richmond Centre and dining spots near Benjamin's Cafe.

 The Colony, TXRichmond, KYUnited States
 Population  Unlock34,662329,725,481
 Median Income$96,901  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock26.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$388,700  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time29.44  Unlock26.38
Reviews for The Colony    8 Reviews

I've lived in The Colony since 2001. It's never been a fancy place but it was decent enough. We were famous for being the only wet city around and having plenty of  More

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The Colony is a true gem! A wonderful location to raise your children, excellent schools, low crime, and affordable housing! A true community feel with tons of kid  More

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Over 15 years ago

I was surprised to read 3 negative views on The COlony. We love it here. It has a small town feel and is very friendly. We live in a perfectly lovely neighborhood. The  More

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Reviews for Richmond    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Over 17 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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