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Elm Grove, WI vs Alton, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Alton has been positive.
- Alton has 4.4% less unemployment than Elm Grove.
- Alton job growth has increased by 6.3% in the past 10 years.
 Elm Grove, WIAlton, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Elm Grove    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Elm Grove is a small community near Milwaukee that provides the small town feeling with access to large city amenities. The neighborhoods are some of the friendliest  More

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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