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Laredo, TX vs West Islip, NY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in West Islip has been positive.
- West Islip has 1.8% more unemployment than Laredo.
- West Islip job growth has increased by 2.4% in the past 10 years.
 Laredo, TXWest Islip, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.2%-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 West Islip    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

It's a nice town full of middle-class to upper-class people. Mostly white though...wish it was more integrated.  More

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