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Blacksburg, VA vs Middletown, DE

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Middletown has been positive.
- Middletown has 2.5% less unemployment than Blacksburg.
- Middletown job growth has increased by 10.5% in the past 10 years.
 Blacksburg, VAMiddletown, DEUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.2%-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 Middletown    4 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Housing in Middletown is abundant and affordable. There are townhomes and single family homes. There are very small lots to large farmettes available right now. A major  More

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Over 15 years ago

.... I could leave Delaware  More

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Over 18 years ago

Outdoor recreation is very limited here. There are very few parks with walking trails in Middletown. The state parks are beautiful, but it seems that very few people  More

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