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DeKalb, IL vs Fulton, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fulton has been positive.
- Fulton has 1.6% more unemployment than DeKalb.
- Fulton job growth has increased by 4.8% in the past 10 years.

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 DeKalb, ILFulton, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.0%5.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%24.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-9.1%-7.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.9%-5.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-7.3%-5.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-5.8%-4.8%6.3%

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Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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Reviews for Fulton    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

With over $500 million in nearby industrial spending and over 3000 new jobs projected at a nearby federal prison, the economic future looks bright. Taxes are already  More

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