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Blacksburg, VA vs St. Albans, WV

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- Job Growth in St. Albans has been positive.
- St. Albans has 2.3% less unemployment than Blacksburg.
- St. Albans job growth has increased by 11.9% in the past 10 years.
 Blacksburg, VASt. Albans, WVUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.4%  Unlock6.3%
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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews
Sarah · Hampton, VA
Whole neww world
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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DrZ · Blacksburg, VA
Blacksburg pros & cons
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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kent · Blacksburg, VA
blacksburg, va climate
Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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Reviews for St. Albans    1 Reviews
Andrew · Youngsville, NC
beautiful
Over 19 years ago

cold snowy winter mild to hot summers great place to  More

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