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McAllen, TX vs Irving, TX

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- Job Growth in Irving has been positive.
- Irving has 1.3% more unemployment than McAllen.
- Irving job growth has increased by 14.0% in the past 10 years.
Job Market
 McAllen, TXIrving, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.9%6.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.1%44.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.6%-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%-2.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth3.4%1.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.1%14.0%6.3%

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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews
Rick · Uvalde Estates, TX
Not for us, thanks.
Over 4 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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Ferd · Alamo, TX
A mixed bag, but ultimately falls short.
Over 4 years ago

On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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gus · Bartlett, IL
family
Over 10 years ago

with 3  More

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Reviews for Irving    17 Reviews
Mindy · McKinney, TX
Good enough
Over 5 years ago

It's a decent place to live  More

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MICHAEL · Richmond, IN
Highly recommend Irving and Los Colinas.
Over 5 years ago

Good schools and jobs here! I highly recommend it!! Love Los Colinas in  More

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Katy · Waxahachie, TX
Excellent School with AMAZING faculty
Over 7 years ago

I have never been to a school where the teachers were more committed to helping students be the most successful they could be. The students here are held to high  More

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