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Charlottesville, VA vs New Kent, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in New Kent has been positive.
- New Kent has 0.8% more unemployment than Charlottesville.
- New Kent job growth has increased by 25.0% in the past 10 years.
 Charlottesville, VANew Kent, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock10.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth9.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Charlottesville    44 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Charlottesville, Albemarle County for 25 years. It USED to be a decent place but in the past 10 years has gone downhill. Rent is TOO high, landlords are  More

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Over 4 years ago

Loved here for 7 years, lots of parks and close proximity to Shenandoah, but that’s where the positives end. High cost of living with extreme income inequality,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Charlottesville resident for 7 years. Plenty of parks, the Rivanna River and trail, and a short drive to Shenandoah National Park means plenty of opportunities for  More

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Reviews for New Kent    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

If you are looking for a rural area that is close to the city, New Kent is a great place to live. Richmond is about 20 minutes in one direction and Williamsburg is 30  More

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