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Marion, NC vs Kannapolis, NC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Kannapolis has been positive.
- Kannapolis has 0.4% less unemployment than Marion.
- Kannapolis job growth has increased by 25.3% in the past 10 years.
 Marion, NCKannapolis, NCUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock9.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Marion    1 Reviews

Before the economy went bad, I was trying to live in Marion. I called on a place to rent. The owner did not want children living in her unit. I didnt know that  More

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Reviews for Kannapolis    1 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Believe it or not, Kannapolis lies in Cabarrus and Rowan County. Zip code 28081 is in Rowan County, please address this and correct your information. Thank  More

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