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New Kent, VA vs Aiken, SC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Aiken has been positive.
- Aiken has 1.1% less unemployment than New Kent.
- Aiken job growth has increased by 6.2% in the past 10 years.
 New Kent, VAAiken, SCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth2.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth25.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for New Kent    1 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

If you are looking for a rural area that is close to the city, New Kent is a great place to live. Richmond is about 20 minutes in one direction and Williamsburg is 30  More

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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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