Richmond or lexington? (crime, houses, neighborhoods)

[lokicoyote1]

Hi folks ... I'm moving to Kentucky for a job in Richmond. I can get a place walking distance to work in Richmond, in a nice older home (I like old houses) off of Main Street. Or I can commute from Lexington, where I gather houses are more money but there are more cultural and leisure opportunities.

How is Richmond as a place to live? It seems like a small town. Are the neighborhoods near the campus bad from a crime or noise perspective? Is there anything to do? I don't mind commuting to social activities in Lexington, but is it stifling? Are the people friendly? I've never lived in the South (I won't get into the debate of whether Kentucky is South, let's just say its "souther" than anyplace I've lived).

Thanks!

[Wing Feathers]

Richmond. Yes it is small, but you will enjoy the lack of commute (which can be an hour from Lexington)... especially in the winter when the interstate is iced up & people slide into you. Drive into Lexington as needed.

[lexingtony]

I agree. As much as I love Lexington, if you have an opportunity to be walking distance to work and in an older house, which is your preference, then there's really no reason to move to Lexington -- especially considering that Richmond is only about a 20 minute drive to Lex (when weather isn't an issue).

[Packersnut21]

I lived in Richmond and now live in Hamburg in Lexington, that said I wish I was still in Richmond. It's small enough but has shopping and stores that make it nice. Plus if you ever wanted you could just shoot up 75 and go shopping at Hamburg. There is a nice park, and I would say alot to do in Richmond.

[Wing Feathers]

Sorry, yes the Hamburg area is only a 30 minute drive. The 1 hour time I mentioned is to get to downtown or the West side.