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Beloit, WI vs Galesburg, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Galesburg has been positive.
- Galesburg has 2.0% less unemployment than Beloit.
- Galesburg job growth has increased by 15.9% in the past 10 years.
 Beloit, WIGalesburg, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-11.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth5.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Beloit    6 Reviews

We actually do love Beloit. We moved here 4 years ago after living in Mequon and before that Shorewood and Ripon (safe areas with great schools). We have a teen and 2  More

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Over 15 years ago

Excellent school system, outstanding police and fire depts, easy access to two interstate highways plus moderate cost of living make Beloit an excellent choice for a  More

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Over 16 years ago

We have lived in rural Beloit for 12 years, and lived in Milwaukee before that. My perception of Beloit is that people are very friendly. There is plenty of community  More

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Reviews for Galesburg    2 Reviews

I returned home, this town, a little over 3 years ago. This is not for you if you are not 16-25 or unskilled. Unless you are one of the two, good luck landing a job of  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Good school system 3. Extremely low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. A good place to live and raise a  More

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