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Lorton, VA vs Carolina Shores, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Carolina Shores has been positive.
- Carolina Shores has 1.2% less unemployment than Lorton.
- Carolina Shores job growth has increased by 16.5% in the past 10 years.
 Lorton, VACarolina Shores, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock5.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lorton    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Lorton is a nice commuter neighborhood about 18 miles south of Washington D.C. The community has grown significantly in the past ten years with a mix of townhomes and  More

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Over 17 years ago

One of the top-3 reasons I chose Lorton was it's proximity to the Virginia Railway Express at Lorton Station. The VRE is slow but determined, and will take you to work  More

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Over 19 years ago

I love the Northern Virginian area, however it is impossible to be a single female and retire in this  More

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Reviews for Carolina Shores    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

From the north? Tired of the winters? Florida too hot? This may be the perfect place for you. We're from NY/NJ and are perfectly happy here! Going on 13  More

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