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Forest, VA vs Lexington, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lexington has been positive.
- Lexington has 1.8% less unemployment than Forest.
- Lexington job growth has increased by 8.6% in the past 10 years.
 Forest, VALexington, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.6%-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    3 Reviews

I moved to the city of Lexington from Houston 4.5 years ago. I couldn't be happier. Residents are polite and friendly. There is employment for seniors like myself and I  More

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Lexington is a nice little town in the Shenandoah Valley, but is quite expensive to live in. It is most likely due to the snow-birds moving to a location closer to  More

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Over 19 years ago

would love to trade houses in lexington, have a 3+bedroom, 2 bathroom, family living, dining room, hottub room... anyone interested? south west florida small town, 2  More

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