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Chester, VA vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Roanoke has been positive.
- Roanoke has 1.5% less unemployment than Chester.
- Roanoke job growth has increased by 0.9% in the past 10 years.

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 Chester, VARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.8%6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.5%30.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.6%-5.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.6%-3.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.4%-2.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth12.1%0.9%6.3%

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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 Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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