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Lubbock, TX vs Houma, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Houma has been positive.
- Houma has 1.5% less unemployment than Lubbock.
- Houma job growth has increased by 12.5% in the past 10 years.

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 Lubbock, TXHouma, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.9%7.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.8%2.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.9%-4.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.0%-3.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.4%-15.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.2%-12.5%6.3%

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Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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Reviews for Houma    4 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

I lived in Houma from 2 years of age until 61. If you love fishing, eating fried/boiled seafood, and enjoy hot humid weather, this is your town. Except for having easy  More

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Over 15 years ago

Houma has absolutely nothing to  More

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Over 16 years ago

Hot summers; significant hurricanes and tropical storms about once every 5  More

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ZIPS IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS
79424, 79423, 79416, 79413, 79407, 79414, 79403, 79415, 79412, 79404, 14 total
ZIPS IN HOUMA, LOUISIANA
70360 70363

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