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Lorton, VA vs Potomac, MD

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Potomac has been positive.
- Potomac has 1.1% less unemployment than Lorton.
- Potomac job growth has increased by 2.2% in the past 10 years.

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 Lorton, VAPotomac, MDUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.6%5.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.7%31.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.3%-6.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.6%-4.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-0.4%-2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.2%2.2%6.3%

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Reviews for Lorton    4 Reviews

Over 14 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 16 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 18 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 Potomac    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Spring and Fall can be quite glorious when the leaves turn or the tulips pop out and the humidity is lower. Winter, while it has some splendid "snow days," goes on much  More

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Over 16 years ago

The Potomac area in Montgomery County, Maryland, has the best of everything. High schools rated in the top 5 in the State, easy access to the Nation's Capitol,  More

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ZIPS IN LORTON, VIRGINIA
22079
ZIPS IN POTOMAC, MARYLAND
20854

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