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Kinston, NC vs Lakeland, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lakeland has been positive.
- Lakeland has 1.3% more unemployment than Kinston.
- Lakeland job growth has increased by 12.8% in the past 10 years.
 Kinston, NCLakeland, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.9%5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.2%42.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.7%-2.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%1.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-2.8%5.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.9%12.8%6.3%
Reviews for Kinston    4 Reviews

I moved to Kinston, NC for retirement. Purchased a house from the auction held by the court. As a person of color, I was unable to obtain an attorney, while I was sued  More

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I'm moving my business and family with 2 young children to Kinston in March from Chapel Hill/Durham. Kinston is really nice with a great new restaurants, close proximity  More

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Over 12 years ago

hello! I recently visted parts of North Carolina and was amazed! I loved the people and the helpful tips from townies. I saw some amazing houses, in Kinston.   More

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Reviews for Lakeland    27 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I used to live in Lakeland, It is hot, humid, crowded and getting more crowded, Most of the people are rude and unfriendly. I was born in the area and visit sometimes to  More

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Over 3 years ago

been there a few times i love it and i a m planning to ove this  More

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Over 6 years ago

Perhas if one is from this area, it is different I don't know. It is so dull and seems comfortable being so. There isn't much of a variety of people here, which I   More

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