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Dayton, OH vs Marion, KY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Marion has been positive.
- Marion has 1.9% more unemployment than Dayton.
- Marion job growth has increased by 5.9% in the past 10 years.
 Dayton, OHMarion, KYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.5%-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 Marion    1 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Grew up here and is not somewhere you want to end up unless you really enjoy micro-sized cities. There are 2  More

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