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El Paso, TX vs South Padre Island, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in South Padre Island has been positive.
- South Padre Island has 2.6% less unemployment than El Paso.
- South Padre Island job growth has increased by 5.2% in the past 10 years.
 El Paso, TXSouth Padre Island, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock10.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for El Paso    75 Reviews

El Paso has been my home for the majority of my life. I have raised a family here, and have most of my relatives here in town. Through the years, I have noticed how EP  More

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Over 3 years ago

I lived in El Paso most of my life, over 40 yrs! I think this city has grown too much and the crime is growing with it. It is a dirty city and people don't care where  More

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El Paso Texas might not be a mega-metropolis with the New York and LA style entertainment, but here are some Pros about this bi-national, multi-cultural mid-sized city.   More

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Reviews for South Padre Island    2 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Winter is very mild and wonderful. Lots of wind year round. Summers are hot in the low 90's but  More

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Over 17 years ago

is th crime as bad as i hear thatit  More

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