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Waterville, ME vs Hopewell, VA

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Are people in Hopewell older or younger than people in Waterville?
- The Median Age in Hopewell is 0.1 years older than in Waterville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Hopewell or Waterville?
- Hopewell housing costs are 22.5% more expensive than Waterville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Hopewell or Waterville?
- The average commute for residents of Hopewell is 7.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Waterville.

Things to do in Waterville?
Waterville is a picturesque town in Central Maine near the Kennebec River with strong academic and industrial roots. The downtown area features beautiful historic buildings, plenty of delightful restaurants, plus a wide array of recreational activities that make it an attractive destination for visitors and residents alike.

Things to do in Hopewell?
Hopewell, VA is a city in Hopewell city located along the Appomattox River. It is known for its historical attractions including the Fort Lee Historic Park and Appomattox Court House National Historical Park.

 Waterville, MEHopewell, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock23,020329,725,481
 Median Income$41,245  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock35.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$193,200  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock9.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time16.63  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Waterville    8 Reviews

just spend 15 years living in LA and loving it, but now I'm retired and I am priced out. staying in Maine with family. do I move to Central Maine with its myriad  More

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Over 11 years ago

I have lived here for a decade but only started looking for office space in the last few months. There are lots of affordable places  More

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Over 11 years ago

Maine in general, and Waterville in particular, have been a wonderful place to homeschool our three children. We are able to work with as much or as little interaction  More

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Reviews for Hopewell    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

I find it interesting. That a racist comments were posted by Tarrah. Yet when I tried to respond to her comment the site would not allow me to. Yes Hopewell, like other  More

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Over 18 years ago

I have lived here for about 8 months, and as far as I am concerned, the only good thing about this place is the schools. I work 25 minutes away in Richmond, because I  More

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