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Canyon, TX vs San Marcos, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in San Marcos has been positive.
- San Marcos has 1.5% less unemployment than Canyon.
- San Marcos job growth has decreased by 50.2% in the past 10 years.
 Canyon, TXSan Marcos, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock7.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Canyon    2 Reviews

Have lived in Canyon for over 15 years. Planned on making this our retirement home 12 years before we actually moved here and don't plan on ever leaving. City is  More

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Over 17 years ago

I moved here from Northern California to go to West Texas A&M. The town is "dry" (doesn't sell alcohol in the city limits), so there are no bars. Not a whole lot of  More

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Reviews for San Marcos    6 Reviews

An area with so much potential and existing natural beauty.Sadly bad urban planning is clearly obvious.Looks like fun for tens of thousands of students.However for the  More

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Over 16 years ago

San Marcos has the most beautiful people and places that I have ever seen throughout my travels. I love this city so much that I decided to settle down here and start a  More

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Over 17 years ago

I spent several summers and a couple winters in San Marcos during my formidable years and really have to tell those interested about what a nice town it is. The best  More

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