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Macon, GA vs Destin, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Destin has been positive.
- Destin has 2.0% less unemployment than Macon.
- Destin job growth has increased by 6.3% in the past 10 years.
 Destin, GAUnited States, FL
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.0%
 Future Job Growth46.2%  Unlock
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%  Unlock
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.8%  Unlock
Reviews for Macon    23 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Macon is great, the thing I like about Macon is it's just an extension of Atlanta, like you wouldn't know the difference. The politics are the same, the people are the  More

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I moved to Macon seven years ago and have found the people to be welcoming, the restaurants wonderful, the downtown vibrant and so many activities to get involved with.   More

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Over 4 years ago

Macon is a perfect example of what Southern whites most feared in the 50-60s when there was the big push to bus blacks in to vote. The expected disaster occurred and is  More

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Reviews for Destin    14 Reviews

I find it amazing the place is rated one star - Yes the cost of housing is high especially as covid pushed more people to Florida. But living here is easy - three  More

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This tiny town is SO expensive. Unless you want a roach and mold infested place you will have to pay around $1800 or more and the “nice” places have reviews that scare  More

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I moved to Destin in 1987 when there was no development in the eastern part of town, only trees, beaches and a two lane road. I worked as a Sheriff's Deputy for over 30  More

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