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Lafayette, CA vs Short Pump, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Short Pump has been positive.
- Short Pump has 0.9% less unemployment than Lafayette.
- Short Pump job growth has increased by 8.5% in the past 10 years.
 Lafayette, CAShort Pump, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth38.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lafayette    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Living in Lafayette is wonderful, if you can afford it! The rolling hills, the great schools and the climate make this a great place to  More

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Great place to raise kids, nice restaurants and some good stores. A bit sparse on things like theaters etc. Weather in Summer is HOT HOT HOT. Bring sunblock and  More

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Over 18 years ago

Summers are too cool due to marine  More

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Reviews for Short Pump    1 Reviews

If you come here, be prepared to be looked down on by the "Socialites". Don't get me wrong, I am a life long Virginia native. But this area has some growing up to do.  More

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