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Salem, VA vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Blacksburg has been positive.
- Blacksburg has 0.6% more unemployment than Salem.
- Blacksburg job growth has increased by 4.4% in the past 10 years.
Job Market
 Salem, VABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.6%4.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.0%30.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.3%-6.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.4%-4.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.6%-3.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.3%4.4%6.3%

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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews
Samuel  · Rodeo, CA
moving
Over 8 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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sharon · Salem, VA
Housing and taxes
Over 9 years ago

When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300  More

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Denise · Salem, VA
Quaint town
Over 13 years ago

Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews
Sarah · Hampton, VA
Whole neww world
Over 8 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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DrZ · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg pros & cons
Over 13 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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kent · Blacksburg, VA
blacksburg, va climate
Over 13 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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