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Fredericksburg, VA vs Smithfield, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Smithfield has been positive.
- Smithfield has 2.0% more unemployment than Fredericksburg.
- Smithfield job growth has increased by 24.5% in the past 10 years.
 Fredericksburg, VASmithfield, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock10.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth15.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Fredericksburg    17 Reviews

Fredericksburg has an undeniably small town charm and an all around appeal that is hard to beat, in the context of its proximity to the larger DC Metro area. The  More

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I have lived in Fredericksburg for over 10 years and love it. The housing prices are affordable and this historic city has so much to offer. Ideal location also situated  More

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Disclaimer right off the top; yes I know there are good people everywhere and some are here as well but Fredericksburg is far from an ideal place to live and here is  More

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Reviews for Smithfield    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Johnston County Schools is an innovative and dedicated school system. I know people who have relocated to the area from Texas, simply because of the school  More

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Over 19 years ago

not too bad a little town, though can get to be very  More

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