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Roanoke, VA vs Kentwood, MI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Kentwood has been positive.
- Kentwood has 1.8% more unemployment than Roanoke.
- Kentwood job growth has increased by 14.1% in the past 10 years.
Job Market
 Roanoke, VAKentwood, MIUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.3%4.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.0%37.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.3%-6.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%-4.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.9%-2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.9%14.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews
Moisés · Roanoke, VA
ITS PRETTY GOOD
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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Eugenia · Roanoke, VA
These people are dumb af. Don't live here.
Over 4 years ago

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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Edward · Houston, TX
Born and Raised in Roanoke
Over 4 years ago

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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Reviews for Kentwood    4 Reviews
Sandy · Grand Rapids, MI
Job Search
Over 15 years ago

Love the city, hate the climate. Tough to find a job  More

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micoa · Grand Rapids, MI
in search of warmer weather
Over 16 years ago

cold, freezing winters. however, if you like 4 seasons this is the place to  More

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Erin · Grand Rapids, MI
Close enough to GR...
Over 16 years ago

My husband and I moved to Kentwood after living in West Michigan for 7yrs. through our college years. While we found the cities closer to the coast more conservative  More

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24012 24017 24014 24015 24016 24013 24011
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49508 49512
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