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Forest, VA vs Bluefield, WV

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- Job Growth in Bluefield has been positive.
- Bluefield has 2.3% less unemployment than Forest.
- Bluefield job growth has increased by 13.7% in the past 10 years.
 Forest, VABluefield, WVUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%  Unlock6.3%
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Reviews for Forest    1 Reviews
Carmela · Forest, VA
Forest is a Great Place to live
Over 18 years ago

I moved to Forest a little over a year ago. I have to say that the peace and quiet agrees with me. I love the beautiful scenic view, the lack of crowds, and the  More

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Reviews for Bluefield    1 Reviews
Daniel · Bluefield, WV
It's a good place to buy a home at a low price
Over 4 years ago

My wife and I retired here.I was born near Bluefield WV but worked in NC all of my adult life. There's better opportunities for work in NC, especially Raleigh and  More

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