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Belton, MO vs Alton, MO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Alton has been positive.
- Alton has 1.7% less unemployment than Belton.
- Alton job growth has increased by 1.0% in the past 10 years.
 Belton, MOAlton, MOUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Belton    1 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

Belton is a great place to call home and raise children. The schools are A+ and crime is low. It does get very cold in the winter and hot in the summer. I had lived in  More

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Reviews for Alton    4 Reviews

If your looking for Mayberry this is it, simple lifestyle, people wave at you when passing in traffice. Good family values, quiet,  More

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Over 20 years ago

Now living here and hope it never loses it quaint appeal. reminds us of the USA in the 1950's. Best move we have ever made in our lives. We are trying to sell our home  More

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Over 20 years ago

To find Alton you have to get lost. It is the nicest town we have ever visited. Low crime 1-2's, great water 100, great air quality 75. Low low low cost of living.  More

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