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Columbus, NC vs New Kent, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in New Kent has been positive.
- New Kent has 0.4% more unemployment than Columbus.
- New Kent job growth has increased by 25.0% in the past 10 years.
 Columbus, NCNew Kent, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock10.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth8.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Columbus    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Columbus has a perfect climate with distinct seasons. It's much cooler in summer than Charleston SC and warmer in winter than Richond VA, Of all the places we've lived,  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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