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McAllen, TX vs Oakland, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Oakland has been positive.
- Oakland has 0.2% more unemployment than McAllen.
- Oakland job growth has increased by 6.9% in the past 10 years.
Job Market
 McAllen, TXOakland, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.9%7.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.1%35.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.6%-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%-6.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth3.4%-3.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.1%6.9%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

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Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews
Brian · Oakland, CA
Had Potential, Had Hope, Now Extinguished
Over 2 years ago

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Dam · Alameda, CA
Fun to visit
Over 3 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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Fritz · Oakland, CA
Watching the destruction of a beautiful city!
Over 3 years ago

I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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ZIPS IN MCALLEN, TEXAS
78501 78504 78503
ZIPS IN OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA
94601, 94605, 94611, 94606, 94603, 94621, 94610, 94602, 94608, 94607, 15 total
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