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Gainesville, FL vs Lexington, VA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lexington has been positive.
- Lexington has 2.1% less unemployment than Gainesville.
- Lexington job growth has increased by 8.6% in the past 10 years.

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 Gainesville, FLLexington, VAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.4%6.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.6%27.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-5.2%-5.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%-4.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.5%-9.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.5%-8.6%6.3%

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Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Lexington    3 Reviews

I moved to the city of Lexington from Houston 4.5 years ago. I couldn't be happier. Residents are polite and friendly. There is employment for seniors like myself and I  More

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Lexington is a nice little town in the Shenandoah Valley, but is quite expensive to live in. It is most likely due to the snow-birds moving to a location closer to  More

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Over 17 years ago

would love to trade houses in lexington, have a 3+bedroom, 2 bathroom, family living, dining room, hottub room... anyone interested? south west florida small town, 2  More

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ZIPS IN GAINESVILLE, FLORIDA
32608, 32607, 32606, 32605, 32609, 32601, 32641, 32653, 32612, 32603, 10 total
ZIPS IN LEXINGTON, VIRGINIA
24450

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