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Smithfield, VA vs Santa Clarita, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Santa Clarita has been positive.
- Santa Clarita has 5.0% less unemployment than Smithfield.
- Santa Clarita job growth has increased by 17.4% in the past 10 years.
 Smithfield, VASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-12.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock9.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Smithfield    4 Reviews

The entire Isle of Wight area is incredibly racist and a good old boys town. I came to the Hampton Roads area to get away from the racism in the mountains. The areas of  More

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I lived in Smithfield for a few years.not for me.lots of litter,human feces in the phone booth,hot and to Southern for  More

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Over 13 years ago

Smithfield, VA is a bedroom community that has no major industry and has been over developed with houses driving the value of houses down across the entire county. I  More

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Reviews for Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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