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Springfield, MA vs Hammond, IN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Hammond has been positive.
- Hammond has 2.7% more unemployment than Springfield.
- Hammond job growth has increased by 5.9% in the past 10 years.

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 Springfield, MAHammond, INUnited States
 Current Unemployment11.2%8.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.7%27.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-9.4%-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.4%-8.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%-7.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.2%-5.9%6.3%

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Reviews for Springfield    15 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Springfield is experiencing a rejeuvenation. Does the city have issues? Of course, what medium-sized city doesn't? During the past year, a new $1 billion MGM  More

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This city has a bad rep that is unwarranted. I just bought a terrific little house in a quiet and friendly neighborhood. Everywhere I go in this town, people are  More

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Over 10 years ago

I just moved to Springfield almost a year now. I moved there because I know the housing stock there is plentiful. It's also very affordable. The most affordable place to  More

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Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  More

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ZIPS IN SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS
01109, 01108, 01104, 01118, 01119, 01105, 01107, 01151, 01129, 01128, 11 total
ZIPS IN HAMMOND, INDIANA
46324 46323 46320 46327

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