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Blacksburg, VA vs Frederick, CO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Frederick has been positive.
- Frederick has 2.9% less unemployment than Blacksburg.
- Frederick job growth has increased by 30.4% in the past 10 years.
 Blacksburg, VAFrederick, COUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock9.0%-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 Frederick    1 Reviews

I hate this state so badly I'm about ready to leave my husband and kids behing. I'm from another state which I won't mention but really what in the world does anyone  More

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