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Blacksburg, VA vs Tyler, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Tyler has been positive.
- Tyler has 2.3% less unemployment than Blacksburg.
- Tyler job growth has increased by 8.0% in the past 10 years.

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 Blacksburg, VATyler, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.0%6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%36.4%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.1%-3.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%-0.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%0.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.4%8.0%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 Tyler    28 Reviews

My husband and I moved to a cabin in the woods just outside Tyler in 2007, so we've been here almost 15 years. Pros that other reviewers haven't mentioned: 1. very  More

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Over 3 years ago

Great place to live if you have your crap together. Lots of professionals and families. Great parks, weather, restaurants, churches, and schools. If you like big  More

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I've lived in the city for 5 years (until 2007). In my opinion, Tyler is awfully boring unless you are an outdoor person. Tyler offers few cultural possibilities, and it  More

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ZIPS IN BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA
24060
ZIPS IN TYLER, TEXAS
75703 75701 75702 75707 75704 75708 75709

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