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Lake Jackson, TX vs Aurora, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Aurora has been positive.
- Aurora has 1.9% more unemployment than Lake Jackson.
- Aurora job growth has increased by 3.1% in the past 10 years.
 Lake Jackson, TXAurora, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lake Jackson    2 Reviews

Lake Jackson is a really nice place to raise a family. The schools are great in this part of the Brazosport area school district. The town has a lot of white collar  More

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Lake Jackson is an okayish place to grow up, but it is absolutely deadly for an adult. There's nothing there except chemical companies, cattle, and prison farms.   More

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Reviews for Aurora    18 Reviews

What a joke this city is. My friend's husband was shot in the head in this village (along with 4 others murdered). Their response was sub-par to say the least. Their  More

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Over 10 years ago

Seeking to relocate out of Aurora,  More

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Over 14 years ago

Winters too long,cold and snowy, i dread it more every year! Will retire out of here in a few  More

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