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Blacksburg, VA vs Bedford, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bedford has been positive.
- Bedford has 0.7% less unemployment than Blacksburg.
- Bedford job growth has increased by 1.3% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Blacksburg, VABedford, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.0%4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%31.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.1%-5.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%-2.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%-2.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.4%-1.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 13 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 13 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for Bedford    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great! I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on  More

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Over 16 years ago

this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need  More

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Over 18 years ago

Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama  More

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ZIPS IN BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA
24060
ZIPS IN BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
24523

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