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Reading, PA vs Fredericksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fredericksburg has been positive.
- Fredericksburg has 8.7% more unemployment than Reading.
- Fredericksburg job growth has increased by 15.2% in the past 10 years.

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 Reading, PAFredericksburg, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment14.8%6.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.0%37.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.2%-5.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.2%-0.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-6.0%2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.1%15.2%6.3%

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 10 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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ZIPS IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA
19601 19604 19602 19611
ZIPS IN FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA
22401

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