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Leakey, TX vs Amarillo, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Amarillo has been positive.
- Amarillo has 2.0% more unemployment than Leakey.
- Amarillo job growth has increased by 1.6% in the past 10 years.
 Leakey, TXAmarillo, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Leakey    3 Reviews

Over 4 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 15 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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Reviews for Amarillo    31 Reviews

I was originally from here, left for a number of years, and ended up back for a short time due to life circumstances. I have really tried to make the most of my time  More

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Over 6 years ago

I moved to Amarillo when I was five and left at 34, the best thing I ever did. Sadly, I came back to help care for my aging grandmother, and as soon as I can, i am  More

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Over 6 years ago

Amarillo is not a good place to live. For me it was like living in Hell. I lived there for 50 years. I graduated Canyon High. raised two kids. went through a divorce  More

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