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Athens, TN vs Dayton, TN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Dayton has been positive.
- Dayton has 1.3% less unemployment than Athens.
- Dayton job growth has increased by 1.2% in the past 10 years.
 Athens, TNDayton, TNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth8.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews

Hi! I live in Athens, TN but am originally from Florida. Athens, TN is a beautiful city right between Chattanooga and Knoxville. We are 2 hours from Atlanta, GA,   More

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Over 14 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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Reviews for Dayton    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I’ve lived in this area and you want to keep moving. The most rude unfriendly people that You will ever meet. Southern hospitality is a myth. Real gentlemen not in  More

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