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Abingdon, VA vs Merlin, OR

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Merlin has been positive.
- Merlin has 2.9% less unemployment than Abingdon.
- Merlin job growth has increased by 11.9% in the past 10 years.
 Abingdon, VAMerlin, ORUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock8.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Abingdon    9 Reviews

We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

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Over 4 years ago

My husband and I are retired. We researched areas in SW Virginia and found Abingdon to be just what we were looking for. Our home is surrounded by mountains and close to  More

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