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Apache Junction, AZ vs McAllen, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in McAllen has been positive.
- McAllen has 0.1% more unemployment than Apache Junction.
- McAllen job growth has increased by 11.1% in the past 10 years.
 Apache Junction, AZMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth50.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth5.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth23.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

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Over 17 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

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Over 20 years ago

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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 12 years ago

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