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Hastings, MI vs Fairfield, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fairfield has been positive.
- Fairfield has 0.6% more unemployment than Hastings.
- Fairfield job growth has increased by 7.9% in the past 10 years.
 Hastings, MIFairfield, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Hastings    3 Reviews

Over 7 years ago

It has a very home town feeling. You feel safe walking down the street. People still smile and acknowledge you. We lived there for 3 years. We thoroughly enjoyed it the  More

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Over 12 years ago

Hastings/Barry County is the hidden gem of the Midwest. Dense pine forests, beautiful lakes, wildlife...turkey, deer, horses, can be seen while driving along the  More

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it's somewhat nice, it's expanding with Super Walmart and Meijers moving nearby town within the next few years.(Good for minimum wage workers). Although since it has  More

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