2024 Compare Cities Job Market:
Roanoke Rapids, NC vs Jacksonville, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Jacksonville has been positive.
- Jacksonville has 1.3% more unemployment than Roanoke Rapids.
- Jacksonville job growth has increased by 5.9% in the past 10 years.
 Roanoke Rapids, NCJacksonville, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.9%5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.6%27.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.1%-4.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%-4.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.7%0.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.6%-5.9%6.3%
Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Over 17 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  More

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Reviews for Jacksonville    12 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

My husband and I are older, he is a disabled veteran and we are retired on moderate to low income. We have lived in different areas including SC. Some pros of living in  More

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Over 8 years ago

Jacksonville North Carolina is a great area to live considering the proximity to the beach and the low cost of living. The area has experienced tremendous growth in the  More

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Hello, we will be moving to the Jacksonville area this fall and need some advice. We will be moving from TX, so we have never been to Jacksonville before and know  More

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