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Alpine, TX vs Arlington, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Arlington has been positive.
- Arlington has 1.1% less unemployment than Alpine.
- Arlington job growth has increased by 11.0% in the past 10 years.

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 Alpine, TXArlington, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.9%7.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.7%38.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.3%-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.4%-1.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth1.5%2.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-18.0%11.0%6.3%

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Reviews for Alpine    1 Reviews

This is a geographically beautiful place. With Sul Ross University here you would expect a more educated population. Sadly, this town is dominated by law enforcement and  More

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Reviews for Arlington    34 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Great proximity to both Dallas and Ft Worth. Good selection of restaurants. Nice neighborhoods with beautiful oaks and rolling hills. Close to 6 Flags, Dallas Cowboys  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived in Arlington since 1976. It is now nothing but apartment complexes for as far as you can see and they are mostly section 8. Crime is out of control. We are  More

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Over 7 years ago

If you have a good car you can travel to the cities bordering Arlington (within 15 miles) and pay their non-citizen fees and use their very nice senior facilities.   More

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ZIPS IN ALPINE, TEXAS
79830
ZIPS IN ARLINGTON, TEXAS
76010, 76017, 76002, 76014, 76013, 76001, 76018, 76016, 76012, 76006, 12 total

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