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Barrington, IL vs Spring, TX

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- Job Growth in Spring has been positive.
- Spring has 0.4% more unemployment than Barrington.
- Spring job growth has increased by 10.2% in the past 10 years.
 Barrington, ILSpring, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Barrington    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Beautiful gated community with lake, golf course with restaurant and tennis courts.   More

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The best thing in Barrington is the Metra Train, which will take you 50 minutes to Chicago Eastbound or you can take the train to historic Woodstock! Otherwise, you  More

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Over 18 years ago

Very Nice if you like the change of  More

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Reviews for Spring    12 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

If you can please put your child in another school. We have attended school here for 6 years and the administration takes a your child is the problem stance on just  More

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Over 11 years ago

The housing market in Spring, TX is large, but not all areas are desirable to live in, especially if you have school age children. Spring ISD is not the best, but just  More

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Spring Resident over 4 years. This city is very well kept. Luscious Greenery and Beautiful Landscaping all around. Family and School Sports Oriented. Very Comforting.  More

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