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Southbury, CT vs Blacksburg, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Blacksburg has been positive.
- Blacksburg has 3.6% more unemployment than Southbury.
- Blacksburg job growth has increased by 4.4% in the past 10 years.
 Southbury, CTBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.6%4.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth26.3%30.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.5%-6.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.0%-4.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-5.5%-3.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%4.4%6.3%
Reviews for Southbury    5 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

My husband and I retired here a very short time ago and we feel we found a place that is welcoming to all and offers everyone something that fits their bill. A great  More

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Over 16 years ago

Southbury used to be an affordable small town to live in. In just the last 7 years property taxes have risen almost 70%. Many people who could easily afford to live here  More

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Over 16 years ago

Southbury is the "sweet spot" of Connecticut for weather, getting just the right amount of sun and precipitation while avoiding the potential flooding along the coast  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 8 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 13 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 13 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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