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Crawfordsville, IN vs Valparaiso, IN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Valparaiso has been positive.
- Valparaiso has 1.6% less unemployment than Crawfordsville.
- Valparaiso job growth has increased by 7.3% in the past 10 years.
 Crawfordsville, INValparaiso, INUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Crawfordsville    3 Reviews

If you like chain stores and chain smoking, you will love it here. Almost everyone smokes, and most people reek of nicotine. They also love going to church and talking  More

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Over 11 years ago

If you love the idea of a small town then Crawfordsville Indiana is the place to be. Don't accept any malls or fancy restaurants, it is just a small town with the small  More

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Having been born and raised in Crawfordsville, I was constantly immersed in many social circles within the community. The school system is wonderful, led by a competent  More

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Reviews for Valparaiso    11 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I moved to Valparaiso, IN about 1 year ago. I moved here because I was attending the law school located here. At a glance, it appears to be a small town, with many new  More

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Over 11 years ago

My favorite restaurants in Valparaiso are: Panera Bread--The lines sometimes get long, but, the service is decent and the food is great. Red Robin--Bottomless fries  More

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I loved driving anywhere, down any road because of the trees, fields and green, green grass that is all over. Cost of living is outrageous! But lil towns close by make  More

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