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Lexington, KY vs Nicholasville, KY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Nicholasville has been positive.
- Nicholasville has 0.3% less unemployment than Lexington.
- Nicholasville job growth has increased by 7.5% in the past 10 years.
 Lexington, KYNicholasville, KYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lexington    62 Reviews

Lexington is a beautiful city. There are tons of tree lined streets and even trees in both sides of the city's only freeway. It's relatively small, which can be both  More

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Over 4 years ago

Very beautiful/underrated city!!  More

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I have lived here now for over five years, originally from the west coast and here is my top 10 for why you should NOT move here. #1 The Culture: They have none, it  More

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Reviews for Nicholasville    7 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I've lived here my entire life, it is  More

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Over 14 years ago

When it comes to quality education Nicholasville, Ky shouldn't pop onto your radar. Not only are the schools over capacity but they will push kids up a grade even when  More

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Over 14 years ago

Violent crimes in this area are rare compared to the national average, however some individuals within city limits have a hard time keeping their hands to themselves  More

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