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Goose Creek, SC vs Fairborn, OH

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- Household income in Fairborn, is 31% less than it is in Goose Creek and is 28% below the National Average.
- Goose Creek unemployment rate is 4.2%.
- Fairborn unemployment rate is 4.8%.
 Goose Creek, SCFairborn, OHUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.5%1.6%
 Future Job Growth39.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes8.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock4.7%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$33,607  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$54,076$69,021
 Family Median Income$90,931  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Goose Creek, SCFairborn, OHUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock12.4%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K1.5%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock10.5%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K6.0%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock9.4%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K10.5%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock11.8%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K16.9%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock13.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K6.8%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock2.6%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Goose Creek, SCFairborn, OHUnited States
 Management, business, finance13.1%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock9.9%6.5%
 Community, social services1.7%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.8%1.2%
 Education, library6.4%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock1.4%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock4.0%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.8%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock8.1%5.4%
 Building maintenance4.4%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock3.3%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support20.3%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.1%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair13.3%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock10.7%13.1%
Reviews for Goose Creek    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

I was told not to bring furs, real heavy coats, and I didn't. Those things are not needed by me here. I have never seen snow here. They said it was flurrying one day,  More

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We have lived here for 10 months now and are enjoying it very much. The cost of living is low, the people are friendly, there is a real sense of community and self pride  More

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Over 18 years ago

We have lived here for just a few months. This is a small town outside of Charleston. It is close to downtown and historic Summerville. The cost of living is low and  More

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Reviews for Fairborn    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

One of the best places to live; it's affordable and has a great atmosphere. You will be pleased to meet friendly and outgoing people. Awesome location with lots to do  More

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