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Rocky Mount, VA vs Roanoke Rapids, NC

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- Job Growth in Roanoke Rapids has been positive.
- Roanoke Rapids has 2.1% less unemployment than Rocky Mount.
- Roanoke Rapids job growth has increased by 6.6% in the past 10 years.
 Rocky Mount, VARoanoke Rapids, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Rocky Mount    1 Reviews

This is the very first time my wife and I have moved to such a very lower populated and less educated town that is still tucked away in yesterday, and its rich value in  More

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Reviews for Roanoke Rapids    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a  More

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Over 18 years ago

Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a  More

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