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Valparaiso, IN vs Martinsville, IN

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Are people in Martinsville older or younger than people in Valparaiso?
- The Median Age in Martinsville is 0.2 years younger than in Valparaiso.

Are housing costs cheaper in Martinsville or Valparaiso?
- Martinsville housing costs are 16.4% less expensive than Valparaiso housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Martinsville or Valparaiso?
- The average commute for residents of Martinsville is 3.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Valparaiso.

Things to do in Valparaiso?
Valparaiso IN is situated in Porter County right along Lake Michigan and offers plenty of outdoor fun from beach-combing to sailing while still having convenient access to Purdue University’s campus nearby.

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.

 Valparaiso, INMartinsville, INUnited States
 Population  Unlock11,848329,725,481
 Median Income$56,465  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$301,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time21.97  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Valparaiso    11 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I moved to Valparaiso, IN about 1 year ago. I moved here because I was attending the law school located here. At a glance, it appears to be a small town, with many new  More

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Over 12 years ago

My favorite restaurants in Valparaiso are: Panera Bread--The lines sometimes get long, but, the service is decent and the food is great. Red Robin--Bottomless fries  More

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I loved driving anywhere, down any road because of the trees, fields and green, green grass that is all over. Cost of living is outrageous! But lil towns close by make  More

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Reviews for Martinsville    2 Reviews

Over 9 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 16 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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