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Wheeling, WV vs Newport News, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Newport News has been positive.
- Newport News has 0.4% more unemployment than Wheeling.
- Newport News job growth has increased by 1.4% in the past 10 years.
 Wheeling, WVNewport News, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.9%-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

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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

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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

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Reviews for Newport News    36 Reviews

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So, let's start with the positives. Newport News Park is gigantic and has archery, disc golf, canoeing, camping, playgrounds, picnic areas, a beautiful reflecting  More

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Reading a lot of other reviews here I can agree and understand a lot of the negative sentiment. NPN has some crime. Just about as much as any other place from what I've  More

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Over 9 years ago

Its not that bad here. I moved here from the actual city of Chicago and not the suburbs. Believe me I have seen my share of violence. My senior and junior year I had  More

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