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Roanoke, VA vs Bastrop, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bastrop has been positive.
- Bastrop has 0.6% more unemployment than Roanoke.
- Bastrop job growth has increased by 23.5% in the past 10 years.
 Roanoke, VABastrop, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock10.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I’ve lived in Roanoke for 15 years, so I hope this comment can help those planning on moving here. Roanoke isn’t bad if you consider Roanoke county and Salem. Sure,  More

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I've lived here from 2 years and, goddamn, these people are stupid af. If I here coronavirus is a hoax and and fat people making comments at me for wearing a damn mask  More

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I was born and raised in Roanoke County (Oak Grove subdivision), departing in 1989 for a job in Texas. So my perspective on the area is dated, but might be valuable as  More

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Reviews for Bastrop    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Great town, close to  More

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I love Bastrop! Yes there isn't a lot to do but the city of Austin is only 15 min away! It is full of open land and green pastures. I enjoy the country like setting  More

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