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DeFuniak Springs, FL vs McAllen, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in McAllen has been positive.
- McAllen has 3.7% less unemployment than DeFuniak Springs.
- McAllen job growth has increased by 11.1% in the past 10 years.
 DeFuniak Springs, FLMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth50.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth28.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Defuniak Springs    6 Reviews

I've had to drive through this town on several road trip and there is nothing to do here except Wal Mart. No Class, no education, no worth while attractions. Just a  More

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DeFuniak Springs, FL at first glance is not a bad town. But make sure you do some research on the crime here. The people are nice at face value, but don't let them fool  More

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Over 14 years ago

We have lived here for two years and it is the worst two years of my life. Our house is for sale, we just can't take these ignorant and backward people. Walmart is  More

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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 11 years ago

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