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Chester, VA vs Madison, OH

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- Job Growth in Madison has been positive.
- Madison has 0.3% more unemployment than Chester.
- Madison job growth has increased by 6.3% in the past 10 years.
 Chester, VAMadison, OHUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-10.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.1%-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 Madison    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I HAVE LIVED IN MANY DIFFERENT CITIES IN LAKE COUNTY OHIO. BY FAR, MADISON OHIO IS THE BEST. I CAN LEAVE MY HOUSE UNLOCKED ALONG WITH MY KEYS IN THE IGNITION WITHOUT A  More

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