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Kinston, NC vs Greensboro, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Greensboro has been positive.
- Greensboro has 1.3% more unemployment than Kinston.
- Greensboro job growth has increased by 4.7% in the past 10 years.
 Kinston, NCGreensboro, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Kinston    4 Reviews

I moved to Kinston, NC for retirement. Purchased a house from the auction held by the court. As a person of color, I was unable to obtain an attorney, while I was sued  More

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I'm moving my business and family with 2 young children to Kinston in March from Chapel Hill/Durham. Kinston is really nice with a great new restaurants, close proximity  More

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Over 13 years ago

hello! I recently visted parts of North Carolina and was amazed! I loved the people and the helpful tips from townies. I saw some amazing houses, in Kinston.   More

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Reviews for Greensboro    56 Reviews

I have lived in this city for 14 years. I am 50 and lived at different places. This is where I lived the longest and I am loving it. It has that sweet balance everyone  More

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I have lived in Greensboro for almost 30 years. Moved here in the 8th grade from Long Beach California. We literally fell in love with this great state and Greensboro in  More

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Over 3 years ago

Born and raised here. Yes some crime like everywhere else, but overall, I'm not afraid to be out at night. You might like some areas right outside of the city..  More

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