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Ankeny, IA vs Wilmington, DE

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Wilmington has been positive.
- Wilmington has 7.0% less unemployment than Ankeny.
- Wilmington job growth has increased by 5.6% in the past 10 years.
 Ankeny, IAWilmington, DEUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock10.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth40.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth40.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ankeny    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I moved to Ankeny from Southern CA in June, 2005. My immediate and lasting impression is the incredible home values here, the relatively low population density, and the  More

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Over 17 years ago

Ankeny is a great community to raise a family or to be single. The shools are wonderful and so many activities for kids and families. The weather when it is good, it  More

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Over 18 years ago

We don't call it "Ankenytopia" for nothing! This is the best town in Iowa! The schools are top-notch, the town is growing and getting more attractions. We are missing  More

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Reviews for Wilmington    18 Reviews

I'm ready to get away from this whole state, once and for all! There are no real jobs here. The cost of living is getting entirely too high, as well as the crime.  More

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Over 9 years ago

can anyone offer information on the Park Plaza, 1100 Lovering Ave,  More

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When we sold our house in the burbs and downsized to a condo in Wilmington all our friends thought we were nuts. What about the crime? Well, we've been here for a year  More

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