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Hammond, IN vs Pontiac, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Pontiac has been positive.
- Pontiac has 2.7% more unemployment than Hammond.
- Pontiac job growth has increased by 14.4% in the past 10 years.
 Hammond, INPontiac, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment8.5%5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.8%20.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.1%-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.7%-6.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-7.8%-9.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-5.9%-14.4%6.3%
Reviews for Hammond    3 Reviews

I am a resident of the area, has been my entire life. Growing up there were parts where I was nearly ashamed to be part of this community especially in the early2000's.  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hammond Indiana is within easy commute to Chicago and the Downtown area either by car or train, offering you all the advantages of city living, but not at the city cost.  More

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Over 18 years ago

I've never lived anywhere else, but have traveled to many U. S. cities. Hammond is an average (okay, maybe less than average city). Housing is affordable, although taxes  More

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Reviews for Pontiac    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Wonderful place, great attractions, nice parks. Overall a great  More

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Over 17 years ago

Small museum concerning route 66 but  More

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