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Akron, OH vs Kent, OH

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Kent has been positive.
- Kent has 2.3% more unemployment than Akron.
- Kent job growth has increased by 7.1% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Akron, OHKent, OHUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.9%4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth26.2%29.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.4%-5.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.8%-5.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-4.0%-4.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.1%-7.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 3 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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Reviews for Kent    4 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

We returned to Kent after several decades. Disappointed and looking to move out. If you like tons of roadside litter and crumbling rental properties, then this is the  More

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Over 15 years ago

Kent is a great community which has a lot of character. Kent has an interesting history and great Educational community. Kent was my home for 23 years and I often wish  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have lived in Kent for 10 years have witnessed a steady but sharp decline in the quality of life here. First off, violent crime rose 101% in 2007. Second, most  More

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ZIPS IN AKRON, OHIO
44312, 44310, 44313, 44305, 44306, 44320, 44314, 44301, 44311, 44303, 14 total
ZIPS IN KENT, OHIO
44240 44243

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