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Venice, FL vs Wilkes-Barre, PA

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Are people in Wilkes-Barre older or younger than people in Venice?
- The Median Age in Wilkes-Barre is 33.9 years younger than in Venice.

Are housing costs cheaper in Wilkes-Barre or Venice?
- Wilkes-Barre housing costs are 71.1% less expensive than Venice housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Wilkes-Barre or Venice?
- The average commute for residents of Wilkes-Barre is 6.3 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Venice.

Things to do in Venice?
Venice is an incorporated city situated within Sarasota County, Florida featuring plenty of attractions such as exploring its multiple parks perfect for enjoying a picnic or taking part in various sports activities plus nearby Nokomis Beach has stunning views great for outdoor activities. Additionally there are several locally owned stores and eateries providing unique items or delicious cuisine ideal for any budget during their stay here!

Things to do in Wilkes-Barre?
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania sits within Luzerne county providing residents entertainment options from exploring Seven Tubs Natural Area to swimming at Kirby Park plus local food spots like Liquid Planet Bar & Grill.

 Venice, FLWilkes-Barre, PAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,086329,725,481
 Median Income$65,478  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.738.4
 Avg. Home Price$441,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock12.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.4  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Venice    16 Reviews

I've have lived in Venice for 16 years. It has a large retirement population. It is a great place to live because of low traffic, low crime rate, relaxed atmosphere,  More

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Over 5 years ago

You gotta remember the reasons you move here. If not forced to, like having to take a job, you'll love it. But do your homework, the avg. age is 60+, so keep that in  More

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I love Venice! I made several visits before calling Venice home and I do not regret it one bit. The locals here are very kind. There is plenty to do (I am not of  More

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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 18 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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