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Rutherfordton, NC vs Sanford, NC

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- Job Growth in Sanford has been positive.
- Sanford has 0.7% more unemployment than Rutherfordton.
- Sanford job growth has increased by 0.7% in the past 10 years.
 Rutherfordton, NCSanford, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth23.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Rutherfordton    2 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

Climate is moderate. Right in the middle of the geothermal belt of NC. Convenient to four major cities. Shopping and highways available.Very low crime  More

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Over 16 years ago

Crime in Rutherfordton in next to non-existant. You hardly ever hear of murder or rape here. I'm aware that we have burgleries and so forth, but very serious crime?   More

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Reviews for Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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