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Blacksburg, VA vs Franklin, IN

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- Job Growth in Franklin has been positive.
- Franklin has 0.0% more unemployment than Blacksburg.
- Franklin job growth has increased by 13.4% in the past 10 years.
 Blacksburg, VAFranklin, INUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.8%-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 Franklin    1 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

located 22 miles south of Indianapolis, the city has a quiet nature about it, with a small liberal arts college downtown complete with bike trail. The down side is the  More

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