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Clayton, GA vs Roanoke, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Roanoke has been positive.
- Roanoke has 3.1% less unemployment than Clayton.
- Roanoke job growth has increased by 0.9% in the past 10 years.
 Clayton, GARoanoke, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth44.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth3.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth8.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Clayton    3 Reviews

Clayton is the largest town in mountainous Rabun County, the most northeastern part of Georgia before crossing into North Carolina. It is less than 2 hrs from Atlanta.  More

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With about 66% of the land being national forest, Rabun County is blessed to retain a small town atmosphere and not worry about being over developed. Beautiful  More

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We have lived full time in Rabun County for 12 years and part time for 31 years. It is an absolutely beautful county but it is governed by the locals and it is hard to  More

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 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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