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Bastrop, TX vs Brookfield, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Brookfield has been positive.
- Brookfield has 2.7% less unemployment than Bastrop.
- Brookfield job growth has increased by 3.9% in the past 10 years.
 Bastrop, TXBrookfield, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth47.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth3.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth23.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Bastrop    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Great town, close to  More

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I love Bastrop! Yes there isn't a lot to do but the city of Austin is only 15 min away! It is full of open land and green pastures. I enjoy the country like setting  More

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Reviews for Brookfield    4 Reviews

Brookfield has a small town feel, but is still close enough to the city. Great schools, great people, nice houses, great community. I'm fortunate to able to raise my  More

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Most of Brookfield is in a flood plain, thus most basements get water in storms, and if you live near the creek (by the zoo), regardless of the price of your house,  More

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We loved this place, great schools, close to  More

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