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Eagan, MN vs Opelousas, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Opelousas has been positive.
- Opelousas has 3.6% less unemployment than Eagan.
- Opelousas job growth has increased by 4.9% in the past 10 years.
 Eagan, MNOpelousas, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Eagan    7 Reviews

Minnesota has 10,000 lakes and a Whole lota COLD weather going on.?? I really don't know why I still live here?   More

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I have lived here 22 years. It is safe and has nice parks. But it is boring...so boring. It is not a pretty place. It is flat and filled with a lot of "midwestern  More

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Over 16 years ago

My husband and I are retired and live in Eagan, MN. It is a beautiful suburb of St. Paul. We have easy access to all things - restaurants, shopping, medical care, and  More

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Reviews for Opelousas    2 Reviews

After living in Opelousas, for 18 months I'll respond to changes from my provous post. The 24 Hour liquior sales has been banned, except at the Evangeline Downs  More

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Over 19 years ago

Hello all I'm new to Opelousas, At first When i moved here I was like why did I move here, The Roads are horrible , Infrustructure needs lots of updating (Ex. Water  More

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