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Albemarle, NC vs Bedford, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bedford has been positive.
- Bedford has 0.6% less unemployment than Albemarle.
- Bedford job growth has increased by 1.3% in the past 10 years.
 Albemarle, NCBedford, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth9.5%  Unlock6.3%
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Reviews for Bedford    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I've lived in Beford county for 17 years and the cost of living is great! I disagree with the person who said the cost of living is high. I bought a fairly new home on  More

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Over 17 years ago

this is a really nice area and friendly folks---but the cost of living and home prices are very high---it seems that groceries are a pricey item all and all you need  More

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Over 19 years ago

Little if any culture other than wals in the woods and visits to D-Day memorial. Elks home theater is only drama  More

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