2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Wheeling, WV vs Ballston Spa, NY

Change Cities
Highlights
- Job Growth in Ballston Spa has been positive.
- Ballston Spa has 1.7% more unemployment than Wheeling.
- Ballston Spa job growth has increased by 1.1% in the past 10 years.
 Wheeling, WVBallston Spa, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Wheeling    6 Reviews

Is there an Amtrak in Wheeling, WV or what is the closest city there is an Amtrak in going toward Pittsburg, PA? Also what kind of people live in Wheeling? Thank  More

   |    Reply

Over 12 years ago

Wheeling is a very safe place to raise a family. Exceptionally low crime rate. Great schools to choose from. Lots of churches and 2 competitive area hospitals.  More

   |    Reply

My wife and I grew up in Wheeling and left in our early 20's but have come back after 40 years. Having lived from Bangor, ME to Ft. Lauderdale, Fl we found there is no  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Wheeling

Reviews for Ballston Spa    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Ballston Spa for the last year. The Southside of town is very cute, beautiful homes and friendly people. We bought a house on the Northside. I'm not  More

   |    Reply

Over 19 years ago

Lousy climate, as is most of upstate NY: long cloudy periods, long winters, humid. Cost of living high for what you get. High taxes don't buy much improvement to  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Ballston Spa


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.