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Norfolk, VA vs Bluefield, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bluefield has been positive.
- Bluefield has 1.0% more unemployment than Norfolk.
- Bluefield job growth has increased by 14.5% in the past 10 years.
 Norfolk, VABluefield, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 7 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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Reviews for Bluefield    2 Reviews

Your part of something great when your in Bluefield. There is the wonder and beauty of the mountains in all 4 seasons. The cost of living is great and the quality of  More

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Over 15 years ago

air conditioned city may be true when the humidity is less than 60%. other than that the scenery is nice and people are somewhat  More

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