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Alton, IL vs Marion, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Marion has been positive.
- Marion has 2.0% more unemployment than Alton.
- Marion job growth has increased by 1.7% in the past 10 years.
 Alton, ILMarion, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment8.2%6.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.5%22.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.8%-6.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.2%-4.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%-4.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.3%-1.7%6.3%
Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 1 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 9 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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Reviews for Marion    2 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

I moved from Marion, IL a short time ago and would like to explain what happened to me there. My house was shot by a BB gun several times and ruined some of the siding.  More

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Over 17 years ago

marion is a great place for young people to get going in thier lives. marion is also a great place to retire at. marion needs more young people spots and i think marion  More

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