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Boone, NC vs Beckley, WV

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Beckley has been positive.
- Beckley has 3.0% less unemployment than Boone.
- Beckley job growth has increased by 6.7% in the past 10 years.
 Boone, NCBeckley, WVUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.4%6.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth38.6%20.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-8.5%-4.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.0%-0.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth0.8%-2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth5.5%-6.7%6.3%
Reviews for Boone    15 Reviews

Not sure where they got the rents from. Maybe not updated as there is nowhere to rent in Boone. Unless a student and they are paying $1000+ for 1 bedroom/bath shared  More

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Over 10 years ago

Boone and the High Country's climate is unique to North Carolina and the Southeast. It's cool summers and snowy winters are much more comparable to places much farther  More

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The area is beautiful - living in the Blue Ridge Mountains is gorgeous. But .. the views don't pay the bills. Housing is overpriced. You are better off living  More

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Reviews for Beckley    4 Reviews

I was born in Beckley, moved away and lived in a smaller town, and then two major cities. I have been back for 14 years. Beckley is not for everyone. If you are looking  More

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Over 5 years ago

Born and raised here. Moved to Florida for 17 years. The only reason I moved back was to care for parent. Though I love the seasons and wanted to leave Florida, this  More

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Over 16 years ago

Beckley is a great place for outdoor enthusiasts. There is an easily accesible ski resort 30 minutes away. Biking, kayaking, canoeing, whitewater rafting in beautiful  More

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