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Bluefield, VA vs Forest, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Forest has been positive.
- Forest has 1.6% more unemployment than Bluefield.
- Forest job growth has increased by 1.3% in the past 10 years.
 Bluefield, VAForest, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth16.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-14.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Bluefield    2 Reviews

Your part of something great when your in Bluefield. There is the wonder and beauty of the mountains in all 4 seasons. The cost of living is great and the quality of  More

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Over 16 years ago

air conditioned city may be true when the humidity is less than 60%. other than that the scenery is nice and people are somewhat  More

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Reviews for Forest    1 Reviews

I moved to Forest a little over a year ago. I have to say that the peace and quiet agrees with me. I love the beautiful scenic view, the lack of crowds, and the  More

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