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Dayton, OH vs Johnson City, TN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Johnson City has been positive.
- Johnson City has 2.1% more unemployment than Dayton.
- Johnson City job growth has increased by 1.5% in the past 10 years.
 Dayton, OHJohnson City, TNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Dayton    32 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Dayton Ohio for over 7 years. I live in a historic district within a short walk to Oregon district and down town. The summer concert series at Levitt  More

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Over 7 years ago

Spent years assigned at WPAFB (in Mar 90 - Aug 95') and lived in Oakwood for 5 years. We loved it and have nothing negative to say. Locals were friendly and interested  More

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I spent four and a half miserable years here. Essentially, your only employment opportunities are in healthcare or at the base. I worked at the base; they were  More

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Reviews for Johnson City    15 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

There are many things to do if you’re the outdoors type .Closest beach is about 5hrs away. There’s medium range of shopping. It does not have high end retail. Most  More

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I've been fortunate to live all over the world, but privileged to have been born in East Tennessee. I live here now, and it has the perfect mix of small town  More

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I’ve lived near here all my life, moved here in 2015. I love this area!! Great people with great attitudes!! Excellent shopping with lots of restaurants, but low  More

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