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Lexington, VA vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Roanoke has been positive.
- Roanoke has 0.2% more unemployment than Lexington.
- Roanoke job growth has increased by 0.9% in the past 10 years.

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 Lexington, VARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.5%6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.2%30.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.0%-5.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%-3.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-9.6%-2.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-8.6%0.9%6.3%

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Reviews for Lexington    3 Reviews

I moved to the city of Lexington from Houston 4.5 years ago. I couldn't be happier. Residents are polite and friendly. There is employment for seniors like myself and I  More

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Lexington is a nice little town in the Shenandoah Valley, but is quite expensive to live in. It is most likely due to the snow-birds moving to a location closer to  More

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Over 17 years ago

would love to trade houses in lexington, have a 3+bedroom, 2 bathroom, family living, dining room, hottub room... anyone interested? south west florida small town, 2  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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