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Blacksburg, VA vs Wheaton, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Wheaton has been positive.
- Wheaton has 0.0% more unemployment than Blacksburg.
- Wheaton job growth has increased by 3.5% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Blacksburg, VAWheaton, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.0%4.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%27.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.1%-9.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.3%-9.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%-9.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.4%-3.5%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 Wheaton    12 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Wheaton is a pretty safe place to live. There are few major crimes that occur each year. It scored an 80 out of 1000 on City Data information.  More

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We moved here from the fast pace of a big city in another state and immediately loved the small town feel to Wheaton. It is a very nice place to live, and there is a lot  More

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Over 15 years ago

Housing is expensive but real estate taxes are even higher. I can no longer afford to live  More

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