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Atlanta, GA vs Lorton, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lorton has been positive.
- Lorton has 0.7% more unemployment than Atlanta.
- Lorton job growth has increased by 2.2% in the past 10 years.

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 Atlanta, GALorton, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.3%4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth46.8%36.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.1%-5.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.6%-2.6%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth11.5%-0.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth23.3%2.2%6.3%

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Reviews for Atlanta    318 Reviews

Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area.  More

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Honestly the greater Atlanta area is the best place I've ever lived. There is so much diversity, delicious food, shopping, etc. The traffic really isn't that bad if you  More

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Over 1 years ago

I've lived just outside of Atlanta for 22 years and have spent a year deep within the hustle and bustle of the city. It's really NOT that bad. The crime really isn't  More

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Reviews for Lorton    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Lorton is a nice commuter neighborhood about 18 miles south of Washington D.C. The community has grown significantly in the past ten years with a mix of townhomes and  More

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Over 16 years ago

One of the top-3 reasons I chose Lorton was it's proximity to the Virginia Railway Express at Lorton Station. The VRE is slow but determined, and will take you to work  More

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Over 18 years ago

I love the Northern Virginian area, however it is impossible to be a single female and retire in this  More

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ZIPS IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA
30331, 30318, 30311, 30315, 30316, 30310, 30324, 30314, 30305, 30309, 24 total
ZIPS IN LORTON, VIRGINIA
22079

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