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Roanoke, VA vs The Woodlands, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in The Woodlands has been positive.
- The Woodlands has 1.1% less unemployment than Roanoke.
- The Woodlands job growth has increased by 26.9% in the past 10 years.

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 Roanoke, VAThe Woodlands, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.3%7.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.0%37.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.3%-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%2.0%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.9%6.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.9%26.9%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 The Woodlands    25 Reviews

The Woodlands is like nowhere I've ever lived before. The neighborhoods are tucked away in woods and often very quiet. There are greenbelts and some amazing walking  More

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I moved to The Woodlands in 1993. Then it was a safe place to live and great place to raise children. Today however beautiful forest, restaurant's and shopping it's not  More

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Over 9 years ago

Some parents rave about the education system here but more and more parents are home schooling in our area. The ones that rave about it are the ones who are enjoying  More

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