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Forest, VA vs St. Augustine, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in St. Augustine has been positive.
- St. Augustine has 1.1% more unemployment than Forest.
- St. Augustine job growth has increased by 40.9% in the past 10 years.
 Forest, VASt. Augustine, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock16.0%-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 St. Augustine    25 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could. When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant  More

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Over 5 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South  More

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Over 5 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live  More

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