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Blacksburg, VA vs Oak Ridge, TN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Oak Ridge has been positive.
- Oak Ridge has 0.4% more unemployment than Blacksburg.
- Oak Ridge job growth has increased by 1.7% in the past 10 years.

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 Blacksburg, VAOak Ridge, TNUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.0%4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%36.4%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.1%-4.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%-2.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%-0.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.4%-1.7%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 Oak Ridge    8 Reviews

Overall it's on the positive side. It's pretty boring but it can feel like a real home at times. It could stand to be a hair closer to Western Knoxville.. Melton lake  More

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Over 4 years ago

Oak Ridge is located in beautiful East TN, has excellent public schools, is very safe for families, and is only 15-30 min away from Knoxville.  More

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Marginal, at best. Lack of social and business skills to perform anything but menial tasks. No clue about customer service, business etiquette or basic business  More

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ZIPS IN BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA
24060
ZIPS IN OAK RIDGE, TENNESSEE
37830

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