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Salem, VA vs Lexington, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lexington has been positive.
- Lexington has 1.9% less unemployment than Salem.
- Lexington job growth has increased by 8.6% in the past 10 years.

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 Salem, VALexington, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.6%6.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.0%27.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.3%-5.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.4%-4.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.6%-9.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.3%-8.6%6.3%

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Reviews for Salem    4 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

I am looking for property in  More

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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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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 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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ZIPS IN SALEM, VIRGINIA
24153
ZIPS IN LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA
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