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Huntington, WV vs Akron, OH

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Akron has been positive.
- Akron has 1.0% less unemployment than Huntington.
- Akron job growth has increased by 2.1% in the past 10 years.
 Huntington, WVAkron, OHUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.9%6.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.7%26.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.0%-5.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.0%-4.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-4.7%-4.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.4%-2.1%6.3%
Reviews for Huntington    21 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

I've lived in Huntington most of my life. Yes, there have been many changes over the years, not all good, but it is a great place to live. Huntington won the best small  More

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Over 3 years ago

Could be worse - drug issues, no good jobs, lots of crime, but nice outside activities. Locals don't like anyone moving here and taking a job - I can say that! Glad I  More

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I've lived here since about 2012. I moved in from a surrounding small suburb called Shoals Manor where I lived for almost 10 years. I lived in Huntington for a few years  More

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Reviews for Akron    31 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I grew up and lived in Akron, OH for a majority of my life, with the exception of living in Panama City, FL for 8 years. The town is pretty decent, affordable utilities,  More

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Over 3 years ago

This area is completely run down. Ghetto with a capital  More

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My goodness, I had to create an account to counterbalance all the negative people. I grew up in Ellet, went to an Akron Public School, graduated with a bachelor's from  More

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