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Blacksburg, VA vs Lexington, SC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lexington has been positive.
- Lexington has 0.3% more unemployment than Blacksburg.
- Lexington job growth has increased by 17.1% in the past 10 years.

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 Blacksburg, VALexington, SCUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.0%3.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%31.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.1%-2.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%0.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%4.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.4%17.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 8 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 13 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 13 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for Lexington    6 Reviews

Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of  More

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Over 12 years ago

It's a great place to raise a  More

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Over 14 years ago

We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like  More

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24060
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