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Clemson, SC vs West Lafayette, IN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in West Lafayette has been positive.
- West Lafayette has 1.3% more unemployment than Clemson.
- West Lafayette job growth has decreased by 69.5% in the past 10 years.
 Clemson, SCWest Lafayette, INUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock5.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Clemson    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

A college town with intense support for sports team. Established goals/objectives and the citizens support efforts to improve Clemson's academic and research standings  More

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Great climate compared to colds and snow of Great Lakes and Very hot plains of Texas. Noticeable changes without a severe  More

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Reviews for West Lafayette    11 Reviews

I am originally from Greencastle, Indiana, a nice friendly rural town and home to DePauw University. Presently, I live in West Lafayette, Indiana, due to my having been  More

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Over 11 years ago

It's a nice small town. It's too bad it's not closer to Indy. I think I would like it here  More

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Over 14 years ago

They have good schools, parks and always have events to  More

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