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Ashtabula, OH vs Lorain, OH

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lorain has been positive.
- Lorain has 0.5% less unemployment than Ashtabula.
- Lorain job growth has increased by 6.6% in the past 10 years.
 Ashtabula, OHLorain, OHUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-10.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-4.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ashtabula    4 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

iv'e lived hear for 20 years and enjoyed it if you do not want to spend a lot of money and enjoy nice people then come here.   More

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Over 16 years ago

The city of Ashtabula has the feel of a once-busy and charming railroad town. It seems it was once a "great place to live." However when one walks or drives through the  More

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Over 17 years ago

This is a nowhere town. No businesses can make it here - everything is closed up. The job situation is terrible. The schools are worse. I can't wait to get out. Needs  More

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Reviews for Lorain    8 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Well, in short...It Sucks !!! It's become like the movie "Escape from New York". The city of Lorain has the highest amount of sex offenders and other criminals. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

I lived in Lorain for over 40 years of my life. It used to be a nice place to grow up and then raise a family. I return every year to visit family and meet up with  More

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Over 17 years ago

Living in Ohio is very unmotivating. There have been job cuts, homelessness and uncompassion all around us here. We strive to get ahead and take care of our families.   More

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