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Guyton, GA vs Blacksburg, VA

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- Household income in Blacksburg, is 36% less than it is in Guyton and is 58% below the National Average.
- Guyton unemployment rate is 2.9%.
- Blacksburg unemployment rate is 4.0%.
 Guyton, GABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock1.1%1.6%
 Future Job Growth44.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes7.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock5.8%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$25,099  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$43,804$69,021
 Family Median Income$82,159  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Guyton, GABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock29.4%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K4.5%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock8.2%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K8.5%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock6.0%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K4.8%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock7.5%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K15.0%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock10.8%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K5.7%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock6.8%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Guyton, GABlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.4%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock10.2%6.5%
 Community, social services3.5%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.3%1.2%
 Education, library4.3%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock3.5%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock1.7%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement4.5%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock9.2%5.4%
 Building maintenance2.1%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock4.6%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support23.2%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.2%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair10.2%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock5.1%13.1%
Reviews for Guyton    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

My husband took a job in Bluffton & we are considering a move here because of the schools. I am a little concerned about the crime statistics, they seem to be high for a  More

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Over 20 years ago

Nice small town area with lots of growth taking place. Cost of living is still affordable, but real estate is quickly  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 15 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 15 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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