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Akron, OH vs Scranton, SC

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- Job Growth in Scranton has been positive.
- Scranton has 2.1% more unemployment than Akron.
- Scranton job growth has increased by 10.7% in the past 10 years.
 Akron, OHScranton, SCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth26.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.1%  Unlock6.3%
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Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews
Ryan · Stow, OH
Glad to be home
Over 4 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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Brian · North Canton, OH
Gross
Over 4 years ago

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

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Chris · Akron, OH
Akron from the perpective of a 23 year-old
Over 7 years ago

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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