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Elkins, WV vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Harrisburg has been positive.
- Harrisburg has 6.3% less unemployment than Elkins.
- Harrisburg job growth has increased by 2.3% in the past 10 years.

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 Elkins, WVHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.1%13.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%21.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.9%-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.7%-3.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth0.2%-3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.9%-2.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Elkins    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

I submitted my review in response to another review, Gina, regarding Elkins, WV, but I'm not sure it was actually submitted. It was lengthy and I cannot resubmit it at  More

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Over 17 years ago

Elkins is a fairly small town and very safe place to live. We have a great college right here and it is a good place to live if you want a variety in weather and  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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ZIPS IN ELKINS, WEST VIRGINIA
26241
ZIPS IN HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA
17104 17103 17102 17101 17120

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