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Roanoke, VA vs Wilmington, MA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Wilmington has been positive.
- Wilmington has 1.1% more unemployment than Roanoke.
- Wilmington job growth has increased by 6.2% in the past 10 years.
 Roanoke, VAWilmington, MAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.4%-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 Wilmington    3 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Wilmington is a great town in which I was born and raised. People are very welcoming. Wilmington is rich in history, which includes the Harnden Tavern built in 1770. The  More

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Over 5 years ago

BEST TOWN  More

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The people who live there need an attitude adjustment, and need to be taken off their high horses. They do NOT like  More

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