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Allentown, PA vs Jackson, MS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Jackson has been positive.
- Jackson has 4.6% more unemployment than Allentown.
- Jackson job growth has increased by 10.2% in the past 10 years.
 Allentown, PAJackson, MSUnited States
 Current Unemployment12.3%7.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth23.8%29.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.4%-5.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.4%-9.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.9%-8.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.9%-10.2%6.3%
Reviews for Allentown    25 Reviews

Winter in Allentown is alright, mild temperatures, there isn't much snow but there are some nearby ski resorts with artificial snow. In the summer there are some fun  More

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do you like cold and snow? Allentown may not be the coldest place in the country but it gets very cold and the winter feels endless...arctic blast after another and  More

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Over 9 years ago

This is a beautiful place, kept clean by weekly street sweeping. A multitude of parks exist including the exceptional Rose Garden and sports fields, and people use them  More

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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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