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Lacey, WA vs Star, ID

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Star has been positive.
- Star has 3.1% more unemployment than Lacey.
- Star job growth has increased by 34.5% in the past 10 years.
 Lacey, WAStar, IDUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth43.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth5.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock16.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth24.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lacey    7 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

My husband is in the military and so we move from place to place. Lacey is about 20 minutes drive from Joint Base Lewis Mcchord. The area is really nice because it is a  More

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Over 16 years ago

I'm just ready to move someplace where the sun shines more, it's warmer and  More

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Over 17 years ago

There is currently construction on a trail that connects from Lacey to Tummwater. The trail used to be an abandoned railroad. I'm very happy because of  More

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Reviews for Star    1 Reviews

I lived here for six months. I love this place. A perfect blend of rural and city. I have a 8-12 mile drive for most things, but anything and every this is here.   More

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