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Ettrick, VA is a small town of 6,000 residents located 2 miles from Petersburg, 25 miles south of Richmond, 50 miles from Williamsburg, and 90 miles from the coast. It's also next to Virginia State University, the first state-supported University for blacks in in the United States. It was founded in 1882. The population is 74% black, 21% white, 2% Hispanic, 1% Asian, and 2% other. The median income is $46,758, and the median value of a home is $162,356. The town was founded in 1765.
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Ettrick is an affordable small town with a rich history. It's fairly stable and has a low crime rate and an unemployment rate only around 6%. That's fantastic considering most cities dealing with 10% or more of the population unemployed. It's in a great location especially if you're looking to go to school. Virginia State has an excellent reputation and has been an important place in history as an achievement of African Americans. As far as living expenses, you can't go wrong in Ettrick. Apartments are very affordable and plentiful given the college town atmosphere. You'll pay around $600 for a one-bedroom place. Petersburg is just up the road for more restaurant choices, museums, and theatres. Overall, this is not a bad spot.
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