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Covington, TN vs Lexington, TN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lexington has been positive.
- Lexington has 0.0% more unemployment than Covington.
- Lexington job growth has increased by 0.7% in the past 10 years.
 Covington, TNLexington, TNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Covington    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

lived in kc,la. miami, chicago, st louis, and memphis. would live anywhere but here in small town midsouth america. cost of living, climate, access to outdoors, but 45  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've been living in Covington since 2005 and it's nothing really special. I'm going to school here in 2010 and than i'm looking for another city, in another  More

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Reviews for Lexington    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Cheap property taxes, no state income  More

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Lexington is a Great Place to Raise Kids! This community is a wonderful, warm place where everyone knows each other and is very supportive of everyone in the community.  More

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