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Dublin, OH vs Akron, OH

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Akron has been positive.
- Akron has 1.7% less unemployment than Dublin.
- Akron job growth has increased by 2.1% in the past 10 years.
 Dublin, OHAkron, OHUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth19.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Dublin    15 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

We moved to Dublin, OH in July 2014, and the major factor in our decision was the wonderful school system. We are thrilled with the schools our children attend. The  More

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Dublin is a quiet northwest suburb of Columbus where people value their children's education and safety. Great place to live for settled single individuals, families,  More

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Over 14 years ago

ok place to live, not to expensive if you shop  More

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Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 5 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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