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Lubbock, TX vs Reading, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Reading has been positive.
- Reading has 8.9% less unemployment than Lubbock.
- Reading job growth has increased by 2.1% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Lubbock, TXReading, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.9%14.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.8%21.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.9%-7.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.0%-6.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth2.4%-6.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.2%-2.1%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 Reading    15 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 10 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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ZIPS IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS
79424, 79423, 79416, 79413, 79407, 79414, 79403, 79415, 79412, 79404, 14 total
ZIPS IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA
19601 19604 19602 19611

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