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Lexington, TN vs Laurel, MS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Laurel has been positive.
- Laurel has 1.0% less unemployment than Lexington.
- Laurel job growth has increased by 6.7% in the past 10 years.
 Lexington, TNLaurel, MSUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lexington    2 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Cheap property taxes, no state income  More

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Lexington is a Great Place to Raise Kids! This community is a wonderful, warm place where everyone knows each other and is very supportive of everyone in the community.  More

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Reviews for Laurel    2 Reviews

I'D LOVE TO LIVE IN LAUREL, MS! Just from seeing everything that I've seen on the HGTV show "HOME TOWN", which is my favorite show to watch, I love the little "Mayberry  More

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Over 14 years ago

Dead  More

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