- Smaller human settlement than a town
- Typically has a rural character
- Population is smaller and more tightly knit
- Close-knit communities where everyone know each other
- People are mostly engaged in agriculture or other primary industries
- Simpler lifestyle with fewer amenities and services
- Fewer opportunities for education, employment, and entertainment
Town:
- Larger human settlement than a village
- Typically has a more urban character
- Population is larger and more diverse
- More transient communities with people coming from different backgrounds
- People may be engaged in a wider variety of occupations
- More developed lifestyle with more amenities and services
- More opportunities for education, employment, and entertainment