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McAllen, TX vs Olathe, KS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Olathe has been positive.
- Olathe has 5.0% more unemployment than McAllen.
- Olathe job growth has increased by 13.4% in the past 10 years.

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 McAllen, TXOlathe, KSUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.9%2.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.1%34.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.6%-2.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%0.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth3.4%4.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.1%13.4%6.3%

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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

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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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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Over 10 years ago

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Reviews for Olathe    15 Reviews

I've lived in Olathe for 12 years. Olathe is a quiet bedroom community with great schools. 21st Century program provides many career path choices at the high school  More

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Over 6 years ago

I'm just going to give it right to ya! Olathe is closer of a normal mid-class neighborhood than say; Overland Park$$$. And if you like hoe-down country style, go South  More

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Lived in Olathe since about 1980. I can say Olathe is a great place to make a living, live life etc. It's one of those places that the UPS driver can leave a package  More

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ZIPS IN MCALLEN, TEXAS
78501 78504 78503
ZIPS IN OLATHE, KANSAS
66062 66061

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