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Athens, TN vs Marion, NC

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- Job Growth in Marion has been positive.
- Marion has 0.9% more unemployment than Athens.
- Marion job growth has increased by 6.5% in the past 10 years.
 Athens, TNMarion, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth8.1%  Unlock6.3%
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Reviews for Athens    2 Reviews
Mary · Athens, TN
Athens is great except for the healthcare.
Over 9 years ago

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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Anderlee · Athens, TN
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Over 15 years ago

i thnik it is fine the way it  More

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Reviews for Marion    1 Reviews
Judy · Sherwood, AR
Housing Discrimnation & local Market
Over 17 years ago

Before the economy went bad, I was trying to live in Marion. I called on a place to rent. The owner did not want children living in her unit. I didnt know that  More

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