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DeKalb, IL vs Hoffman Estates, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Hoffman Estates has been positive.
- Hoffman Estates has 1.6% more unemployment than DeKalb.
- Hoffman Estates job growth has increased by 4.9% in the past 10 years.
 DeKalb, ILHoffman Estates, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-5.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Dekalb    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

While I love the cheaper rents then in the closer suburbs (to Chicago), the lack of high paying jobs for anyone without high degrees (Masters or higher) is  More

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As a 37 year resident of DeKalb - an escapee of the Chicago suburbs, I am pleased to write a bit about my hometown. Originally a college town in a farming community,  More

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Reviews for Hoffman Estates    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Relative easy access and good services  More

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Hoffman Estates is a good place to live. The best thing is the job market and the availability of good paying jobs. In certain areas housing is reasonably priced for  More

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Over 17 years ago

Hoffman estates growing to greatness is it's motto and ambition. Home of Sears National Headquarters, as well as the newest indoor auditorium the Sears Center, Hoffman  More

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