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Hastings, MN vs Elk River, MN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Elk River has been positive.
- Elk River has 0.8% less unemployment than Hastings.
- Elk River job growth has increased by 9.7% in the past 10 years.
 Hastings, MNElk River, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Hastings    2 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

Tons of reasons why Hastings is the best. Some natives, some transplants which makes for a great mix. We welcome the new because if you pick Hastings for what it is  More

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Over 18 years ago

Hastings, MN is a nice place to live if you enjoy a small-town atmosphere. The people are mostly friendly, everybody knows everybody, and the way of life is hard set  More

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Reviews for Elk River    3 Reviews

The Northstar commuter rail line and the commuter rail station in Elk River (to be completed later in 2009) that will connect Elk River to Minneapolis, and a recent  More

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Over 18 years ago

good place to live and close to the  More

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Over 19 years ago

Small town but growing, nice place to live. Will be getting mass-transit soon, to  More

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