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Roanoke, VA vs College Station, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in College Station has been positive.
- College Station has 1.7% more unemployment than Roanoke.
- College Station job growth has increased by 25.3% in the past 10 years.

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 Roanoke, VACollege Station, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.3%4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.0%45.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.3%-4.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%1.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.9%7.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.9%25.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Roanoke    44 Reviews

Over 2 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 College Station    21 Reviews

I moved here seven years ago for my job and I have to say it was better than I expected. First off, it is a small city not a small town. After you live here for  More

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Pros: - Safe - Easy access to Houston & Austin - Growing Bio Tech Scene - Lots of food choices - City of Bryan has character - Plenty of stuff to do because of the  More

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Over 3 years ago

A Huge portion of you liking this city is if you like the Aggies. If you don't this is probably not the place for you because many of the things to do are based around  More

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ZIPS IN COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
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