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Franklin, NC vs Hattiesburg, MS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Hattiesburg has been positive.
- Hattiesburg has 2.1% less unemployment than Franklin.
- Hattiesburg job growth has increased by 1.9% in the past 10 years.
 Franklin, NCHattiesburg, MSUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Franklin    4 Reviews

Great mountain town. Friendly people and lots to do.  More

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Over 10 years ago

I agree with some of the posts on here saying that Franklin is more than willing to take your money, but it's difficult to fit in if you 'aren't from around here, are  More

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Franklin will welcome you if you are a vacationer but move here and it is a whole different story. We are one of those families that would vacation here every year and  More

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Reviews for Hattiesburg    10 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Hattiesburg is generally a pleasant city to live in and raise a family, and is a convenient for several weekend destinations, but I'm seriously contemplating a move.  More

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Hattiesburg experiences virtually all of the extremes in weather. The summers are hot and humid. Fall is still pretty nasty, except for the latter part of September.  More

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I grew up in Hattiesburg but have lived in many US & Int'l cities. There is an oddity about Hattiesburg. Many of the average citizens behave cliquishly, live beyond  More

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