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Forest, VA vs Lexington, SC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lexington has been positive.
- Lexington has 1.0% more unemployment than Forest.
- Lexington job growth has increased by 17.1% in the past 10 years.
 Forest, VALexington, SCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock4.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Forest    1 Reviews

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 Lexington    6 Reviews

Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of  More

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Over 13 years ago

It's a great place to raise a  More

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Over 15 years ago

We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like  More

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