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Blacksburg, VA vs Emporia, KS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Emporia has been positive.
- Emporia has 0.6% more unemployment than Blacksburg.
- Emporia job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.
 Blacksburg, VAEmporia, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 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 14 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 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for Emporia    3 Reviews

I hated Emporia when we first moved here 7 years ago, but have since grown to love it. At first I thought there was nothing to do, but the community has a lot to offer  More

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Over 17 years ago

In emporia there is serval very good churches to pick from so u can find a good church home  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Bad weather 2. Poor school system 3. High unemployment 4. Not  More

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