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Elkins, WV vs Grand Rapids, MI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Grand Rapids has been positive.
- Grand Rapids has 0.8% more unemployment than Elkins.
- Grand Rapids job growth has increased by 14.6% in the past 10 years.

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 Elkins, WVGrand Rapids, MIUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.1%6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%35.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.9%-6.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.7%-4.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth0.2%-0.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.9%14.6%6.3%

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Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at  More

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Over 17 years ago

Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and  More

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Reviews for Grand Rapids    62 Reviews

I've lived in Grand Rapids about 85% of my life and can confidently say it is a great place to live for anyone. I know countless people who dogged the city, moved  More

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Grand Rapids proper - the small city - is fairly OK. Nothing special stands out about it when judged against the nicer areas of the US, but it has some decent dining and  More

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Wow. “bland Rapids and everyone is Smug, uptight and part of the Christian Reformed Church. “ Someone is accurately describing Grand Rapids in 1985. Much has changed  More

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ZIPS IN ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA
26241
ZIPS IN GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN
49504 49507 49503 49506 49505

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