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Lafayette, LA vs DeFuniak Springs, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in DeFuniak Springs has been positive.
- DeFuniak Springs has 1.6% more unemployment than Lafayette.
- DeFuniak Springs job growth has increased by 28.3% in the past 10 years.
 Lafayette, LADeFuniak Springs, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth12.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock13.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lafayette    37 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I should add this to my previous review. Lafayette was ranked "Happiest City in the US" by USA Today magazine and "Tastiest Town" by Southern  More

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I’m from Florida but I’ve lived in the Lafayette area for thirty-five years. I’ve never known nicer people. It’s true that non-Cajuns can never integrate entirely with  More

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What are the hottest neighborhoods to buy/live in right now? I'm from out of  More

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Reviews for Defuniak Springs    6 Reviews

I've had to drive through this town on several road trip and there is nothing to do here except Wal Mart. No Class, no education, no worth while attractions. Just a  More

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DeFuniak Springs, FL at first glance is not a bad town. But make sure you do some research on the crime here. The people are nice at face value, but don't let them fool  More

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Over 14 years ago

We have lived here for two years and it is the worst two years of my life. Our house is for sale, we just can't take these ignorant and backward people. Walmart is  More

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