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Blacksburg, VA vs Bethlehem, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bethlehem has been positive.
- Bethlehem has 4.4% less unemployment than Blacksburg.
- Bethlehem job growth has increased by 3.2% in the past 10 years.
 Blacksburg, VABethlehem, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 10 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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Over 15 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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Over 15 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for Bethlehem    8 Reviews

The city of Bethlehem is staging a revival. With the loss of tax revenue when Bethlehem Steel closed 10+ years ago the city has struggled with its finances. It has been  More

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Over 16 years ago

Whatever your intrests you will probably be able to do engage in it in Bethlehem. There are many restaurants, theaters, a casino, art galleries, etc. If you enjoy the  More

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Over 16 years ago

very healthy  More

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