2024 Compare Cities Job Market:
Gainesville, GA vs Abingdon, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Abingdon has been positive.
- Abingdon has 1.6% less unemployment than Gainesville.
- Abingdon job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.
 Gainesville, GAAbingdon, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.0%4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth57.0%29.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.7%-4.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.3%-5.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth17.8%-5.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth39.5%-3.1%6.3%
Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

   |    Reply

I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

   |    Reply

Over 15 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Gainesville

Reviews for Abingdon    9 Reviews

We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

   |    Reply

We found people to be very friendly and welcoming, especially if you put yourself out there and get involved. It’s a small historic tourist town with a great trail,  More

   |    Reply

Over 3 years ago

My husband and I are retired. We researched areas in SW Virginia and found Abingdon to be just what we were looking for. Our home is surrounded by mountains and close to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Abingdon



PREMIUM SUBSCRIPTION

Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.

Try Now


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.