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Lafayette, LA vs Magnolia, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Magnolia has been positive.
- Magnolia has 1.6% less unemployment than Lafayette.
- Magnolia job growth has increased by 26.9% in the past 10 years.
 Lafayette, LAMagnolia, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth12.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock6.6%-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 Magnolia    4 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

A great country kind of place to live with moderate costs and proximity to Houston although population growth is  More

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Over 18 years ago

Magnolia is a safe and great place to raise a family. Magnolia ISD is one of the top school districts in Texas. There are a lot of great golf courses located near  More

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Over 18 years ago

The area northwest of Houston is growing rapidly with new businesses and  More

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