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Lexington, KY vs Sumter, SC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Sumter has been positive.
- Sumter has 1.4% less unemployment than Lexington.
- Sumter job growth has increased by 2.0% in the past 10 years.
 Lexington, KYSumter, SCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.0%-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 Sumter    11 Reviews

I work in Sumter. I have been thoroughly impressed by the talent that lives in the area. Folks who get it done. In terms of a place to live. Though Sumter has a  More

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Over 6 years ago

About me: I lived in Sumter from birth to around 22 years old. I have since lived in many states, and currently reside in CO, and love it. I prefer towns smaller than  More

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Over 14 years ago

We are a transplanted military family who always intended on retiring in Florida when we retired from the Air Force. We enjoy the small town feeling of Sumter and have  More

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