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Franklin, NC vs Bedford, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bedford has been positive.
- Bedford has 0.5% less unemployment than Franklin.
- Bedford job growth has increased by 1.3% in the past 10 years.

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 Franklin, NCBedford, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.2%4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.4%31.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.9%-5.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.6%-2.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth1.6%-2.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.9%-1.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do.  More

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Over 9 years ago

I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are  More

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Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and  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 FRANKLIN, NORTH CAROLINA
28734
ZIPS IN BEDFORD, VIRGINIA
24523

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