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Laredo, TX vs Leakey, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Leakey has been positive.
- Leakey has 1.0% more unemployment than Laredo.
- Leakey job growth has increased by 3.3% in the past 10 years.
 Laredo, TXLeakey, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-1.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Laredo    16 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

The only occupation that is growing, in my opinion, is the transportation / trucking industry. I worked in that field for 18 yrs. and take it from me, unless you are the  More

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If you like DRY, ARID HEAT, Laredo is for you. Now I'm not talking beach heat with a warm tropical breeze blowing over the palm trees and toseling your hair as you play  More

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Over 14 years ago

Laredo could be a better city if only it embraced a diverse population. It could grow into a beautiful and attrative if it did that and built the infrastructures that  More

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Reviews for Leakey    3 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Has you drive into town you get a feel of how small the town is. With a population of 420 people I began to realize why everyone that i talked to were people that had  More

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Over 16 years ago

If you like a slower pace of life surrounded by God's beautiful handiwork then Leakey will make you happy! I cannot say enough about the natural beauty of the area. It  More

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Frio River, winding and twisty roads, birding, motorcycle mecca of Texas, These things and more are yours to enjoy when you visit the Frio Canyon, exotic ranches,  More

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