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Lexington, SC vs Salem, SC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Salem has been positive.
- Salem has 0.5% more unemployment than Lexington.
- Salem job growth has increased by 11.6% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Lexington, SCSalem, SCUnited States
 Current Unemployment3.7%4.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.2%29.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.0%-2.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.9%2.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth4.0%2.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth17.1%11.6%6.3%

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Reviews for Lexington    6 Reviews

Over the years Lexington has grown and there are indeed good schools, low cost of living, chain stores & plenty of churches. However, there is a high percentage of  More

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Over 12 years ago

It's a great place to raise a  More

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Over 14 years ago

We moved down here from Pennsylvania almost 5 years ago and have enjoyed every minute. We really miss our friends from up there, but that's about it. Just like  More

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Reviews for Salem    2 Reviews

Absolutely one of the most beautiful places to live m. Come check it  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in the general Salem area for a year and a half. Being a "Yankee" I was treated with either indifference or outright hostility. Things I liked were little  More

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29072
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