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Springfield, VA vs Short Pump, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Short Pump has been positive.
- Short Pump has 0.6% more unemployment than Springfield.
- Short Pump job growth has increased by 8.5% in the past 10 years.
 Springfield, VAShort Pump, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Springfield    7 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

There are a lot of parks and playgrounds in this area. Each one has a different  More

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Over 14 years ago

We have been living in Springfield, VA for a number of years. The area does have jobs, but the quality of life is not very good. Springfield lacks a community center;  More

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Springfield, is a nice place to live. Peaceful, good schools, and close access to everything you need.  More

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Reviews for Short Pump    1 Reviews

If you come here, be prepared to be looked down on by the "Socialites". Don't get me wrong, I am a life long Virginia native. But this area has some growing up to do.  More

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