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Roanoke, VA vs Oriental, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Oriental has been positive.
- Oriental has 2.1% more unemployment than Roanoke.
- Oriental job growth has increased by 0.4% in the past 10 years.
 Roanoke, VAOriental, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.3%4.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.0%29.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.3%-5.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%-3.6%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.9%-1.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.9%-0.4%6.3%
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 Oriental    3 Reviews

February 20, 2007 Tom Dana 6 Parkside Drive Vix Hills, NY 11746 Oriental is situated on a peninsula near the mouth of the Neuse River, the widest  More

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Over 16 years ago

Oriental is a sleepy little sailing town. The water is shallow and protected and the mild winters mean sailing is possible almost year round. It is a friendly community  More

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Over 18 years ago

Delightful place for people who love the  More

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