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Bedford, VA vs Front Royal, VA

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Highlights
- Household income in Front Royal, is 48% more than it is in Bedford and is 26% below the National Average.
- Bedford unemployment rate is 4.7%.
- Front Royal unemployment rate is 4.7%.
 Bedford, VAFront Royal, VAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate4.7%4.7%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth2.3%2.1%1.6%
 Future Job Growth31.1%36.1%33.5%
 Sales Taxes5.3%5.3%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.8%5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$24,432$28,804$37,638
 Household Income$36,971$54,731$69,021
 Family Median Income$50,568$72,982$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Bedford, VAFront Royal, VAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K14.3%9.5%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K8.6%5.8%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K15.7%9.0%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K15.3%5.5%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K6.3%13.6%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K5.4%10.6%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K8.4%9.2%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K9.7%12.5%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K11.4%13.4%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K4.3%4.8%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K0.6%6.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Bedford, VAFront Royal, VAUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.2%9.2%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science4.8%6.3%6.5%
 Community, social services2.2%1.8%1.8%
 Legal1.2%0.3%1.2%
 Education, library6.4%5.5%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment0.0%2.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology6.7%3.2%6.2%
 Healthcare support6.1%4.0%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement0.1%3.0%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving4.6%9.0%5.4%
 Building maintenance3.3%6.6%3.6%
 Personal care3.7%2.7%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support24.9%20.9%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry0.0%0.5%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair9.0%11.8%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving13.9%13.2%13.1%
Reviews for Bedford    4 Reviews

Over 15 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 16 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 18 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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Reviews for Front Royal    7 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I have lives here for 4 years I love it great place! Safe up and coming and great restaurants! Great canoe  More

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If you are thinking of moving to Front Royal, VA, think again!!! I lived in Front Royal for a little over three years for my retirement. I got to know people who  More

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Over 14 years ago

Live on top of the mountain; air is wonderful, scenery great. Wintertime can be rough when the roads are icy. My general health has been much better since moving  More

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