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Edina, MN vs Elk River, MN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Elk River has been positive.
- Elk River has 1.8% less unemployment than Edina.
- Elk River job growth has increased by 9.7% in the past 10 years.
 Edina, MNElk River, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth40.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Edina    6 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Born and raised in Minnesota, moved to GA 2.5 years ago. Georgia is a wonderful place, but I miss Minnesota, family and friends so very much. Moving back,as soon as our  More

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Over 17 years ago

I love this place, but it is unbelievably expensive...it is clost to downtown Mpls and st.paul. great neighbourhood and nice  More

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Over 19 years ago

This city works. It snows and before you know it, the road is cleared and salted. The school district is top rated. Lots and lots of parks. Kids are active in  More

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Reviews for Elk River    3 Reviews

The Northstar commuter rail line and the commuter rail station in Elk River (to be completed later in 2009) that will connect Elk River to Minneapolis, and a recent  More

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Over 19 years ago

good place to live and close to the  More

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Over 20 years ago

Small town but growing, nice place to live. Will be getting mass-transit soon, to  More

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