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Georgetown, TX vs Athens, AL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Athens has been positive.
- Athens has 4.0% more unemployment than Georgetown.
- Athens job growth has increased by 23.1% in the past 10 years.
 Georgetown, TXAthens, ALUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.1%2.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth53.6%41.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.3%-0.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth11.3%7.6%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth26.5%13.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth73.8%23.1%6.3%
Reviews for Georgetown    17 Reviews

I grew up in old Georgetown (80’s kid here) and it was amazing. I left after high school (college) and lived near San Antonio for a couple years but always came back to  More

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One of the worst places I have ever had the misfortune to live. Quite expensive because of many hidden costs. The phoniest people I have ever met. They pretend Southern  More

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Over 8 years ago

Charming. Not too big and not too small. All conveniences within 5 minutes. Near major highways. Property tax is more reasonable than Travis County (Austin).  More

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Reviews for Athens    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Nice place to  More

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Over 18 years ago

Can anyone comment on the humidity in or around Athens? Is the humidity only high in the summer? What about tornadoes in the  More

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Athens, Alabama is a good place to live. Although, there are few technical jobs there Huntsville is only a 30 minute drive away. Athens is a quiet town and an excellent  More

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