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Chester, VA vs Greensboro, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Greensboro has been positive.
- Greensboro has 0.8% less unemployment than Chester.
- Greensboro job growth has increased by 4.7% in the past 10 years.
 Chester, VAGreensboro, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth12.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Chester    6 Reviews

I just recently discovered a little suburb of Richmond, called Chester. Yes, it is small and not much going on in that area - but if you want a peaceful area to live -  More

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I grew up in Chester and it really isn't a bad place to live if you like living in a very populated area. It has great schools, low crime, easy access to both Richmond  More

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Chester, because of its location midway between Richmond, VA and Petersburg, VA, was once just a train station. With residential growth in affluent Chesterfield County  More

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Reviews for Greensboro    56 Reviews

I have lived in this city for 14 years. I am 50 and lived at different places. This is where I lived the longest and I am loving it. It has that sweet balance everyone  More

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I have lived in Greensboro for almost 30 years. Moved here in the 8th grade from Long Beach California. We literally fell in love with this great state and Greensboro in  More

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Over 3 years ago

Born and raised here. Yes some crime like everywhere else, but overall, I'm not afraid to be out at night. You might like some areas right outside of the city..  More

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