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Gilbert, AZ vs Harlingen, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Harlingen has been positive.
- Harlingen has 4.5% less unemployment than Gilbert.
- Harlingen job growth has increased by 1.3% in the past 10 years.
 Gilbert, AZHarlingen, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock9.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth5.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth28.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Gilbert    42 Reviews

Gilbert should be compared to the Midwest in the sense that despite the size of the buildings being 5 stories tall in Mixed Use Areas, it retains the small town feeling,  More

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My Dad lives in Gilbert and i live nearby due to proximity of Mesa and visit Gilbert a lot. I can definitely say Gilbert is a hidden gem of a town that knows how to  More

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The reason I chose to write a review is because, while a few were indeed quite concise & accurate (looking at you, J.T.), some were astonishingly biased and/or isolated  More

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Reviews for Harlingen    6 Reviews

Harlingen is a city that offers retirees the most bang for the buck! It is near enough to McAllen and Brownsville and all they offer. You get a wide variety of shopping  More

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This area of the state of Texas is bland to most people from the East and northeast. However the community has everything you need at a price you can afford. Dining out  More

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Over 8 years ago

Here is what you will not get in Harlingen: easy access to great museums and Michelin starred restaurants. However, there are things that counter it. 1) It is  More

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