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Elgin, IL vs Carol Stream, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Carol Stream has been positive.
- Carol Stream has 4.9% more unemployment than Elgin.
- Carol Stream job growth has increased by 4.3% in the past 10 years.
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 Elgin, ILCarol Stream, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment9.9%5.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.3%27.4%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-9.1%-9.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.7%-10.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-7.7%-10.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%-4.3%6.3%

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Reviews for Elgin    9 Reviews
Stephanie · Elgin, IL
A nice small city with lots to offer
Over 9 years ago

When I first moved to Elgin 2 years ago I did not like it. I lived in a mobile home park near the river and highway 90 in a senior community that over prices it's lot  More

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Rachel · Elgin, IL
Lived in Elgin, IL since 1994
Over 11 years ago

Hi, as a way of updating the post for Elgin and providing a rebuttal for some of the negative reviews, I've decided to post on this board. I've lived in Elgin since  More

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Leslie · Elgin, IL
My Town... Elgin [:
Over 14 years ago

I have lived in Elgin my whole life and it is very sad to read these comments about my town.... I'm a senior at South Elgin High School and I will be graduating this  More

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Reviews for Carol Stream    1 Reviews
Ismael · Carol Stream, IL
Great Place to Live but...
Over 12 years ago

Great place to live and raise a family but, taxes are high. The winters are very  More

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