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Martinsburg, WV vs Shelby, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Shelby has been positive.
- Shelby has 0.7% less unemployment than Martinsburg.
- Shelby job growth has increased by 14.2% in the past 10 years.

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 Martinsburg, WVShelby, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.4%5.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.4%37.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.1%-5.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.6%-1.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth5.3%3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth17.5%14.2%6.3%

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Reviews for Martinsburg    15 Reviews

We moved to Martinsburg for retirement, and we love it. Unfortunately, I have to agree with the other comments in this list. People are unlikely to stay, given the lack  More

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Over 4 years ago

I've lived here for seven years and I love it here. People talk about crime however the majority of it is drug use and is a national problem. The police do a pretty  More

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I have lived in the area since 2001. This is an honest review: The Good and Bad: 1. At least there are no ridiculous riots going on. People here have some sense.  More

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Reviews for Shelby    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Not likely you'll settle here out of chance, a job will likely bring you here. I have lived in the Shelby area for the past ten years and have seen an explosion of  More

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ZIPS IN MARTINSBURG, WEST VIRGINIA
25404 25401 25405 25403
ZIPS IN SHELBY, NORTH CAROLINA
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