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Gainesville, FL vs Lexington, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lexington has been positive.
- Lexington has 0.0% more unemployment than Gainesville.
- Lexington job growth has increased by 3.2% in the past 10 years.
 Gainesville, FLLexington, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.4%4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.6%34.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.2%-6.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%-3.6%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.5%-1.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.5%3.2%6.3%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Lexington    7 Reviews

I've have been in Lexington for about five years now. I am a military guy that is been around the world. I grew up nearby in Salisbury North Carolina which unfortunately  More

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I've have been in Lexington for about five years now. I am a military guy that is been around the world. I grew up nearby in Salisbury North Carolina which unfortunately  More

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Over 5 years ago

The most criminal place ever. Police do nothing to and don't clean it up. Police here need to be investigated by fbi or something it's dirty and I like cops but  More

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