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New Kent, VA vs Worcester, MA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Worcester has been positive.
- Worcester has 3.7% less unemployment than New Kent.
- Worcester job growth has increased by 1.0% in the past 10 years.
 New Kent, VAWorcester, MAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth2.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.1%-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 Worcester    11 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

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