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Lexington, KY vs Rockport, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Rockport has been positive.
- Rockport has 4.8% less unemployment than Lexington.
- Rockport job growth has increased by 5.8% in the past 10 years.

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 Lexington, KYRockport, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.3%9.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.8%24.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.5%-6.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%-13.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth0.5%-13.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.0%-5.8%6.3%

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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 3 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 Rockport    5 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Get away from the noisy, crowded beaches of the north Gulf Coast and come to Rockport! The small, seaside arts community is friendly and affordable, with one of the top  More

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Do you think that Texas is just ranches and desert? Think again. Texas has some of the best waterfront properties in the US. From rivers, to lakes, to the gulf coast,  More

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Over 14 years ago

Move here only if you have a job waiting, or are retired with a Good income stream. I you move here expect a low paying job (if you can find one). Starting in 2010  More

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ZIPS IN LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY
40509, 40517, 40515, 40511, 40503, 40504, 40502, 40508, 40505, 40514, 14 total
ZIPS IN ROCKPORT, TEXAS
78382

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