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Blacksburg, VA vs New Bern, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in New Bern has been positive.
- New Bern has 0.6% less unemployment than Blacksburg.
- New Bern job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.

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 Blacksburg, VANew Bern, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.0%4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%29.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.1%-5.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%-2.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%-0.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.4%3.1%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 New Bern    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

New Bern is a nice quiet town. The people are very nice. The cost of living is low which would be great if you are retiring from a big city. There is always a place eat,  More

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I’ve lived here for my hole Life I’m 12 and I just wanna say if u what snow every xmas and on Xmas don’t come here bc u won’t get it. Now if u want a very hot summer  More

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Over 4 years ago

My wife and I spent a week here and found it to be an enjoyable area. I have been looking to move to NC for a while now and I think this trip talked her into it.  More

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ZIPS IN BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA
24060
ZIPS IN NEW BERN, NORTH CAROLINA
28562 28560

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