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McAllen, TX vs Aiken, SC

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Aiken has been positive.
- Aiken has 2.9% more unemployment than McAllen.
- Aiken job growth has increased by 6.2% in the past 10 years.

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 McAllen, TXAiken, SCUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.9%5.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.1%32.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.6%-1.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%0.4%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth3.4%0.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.1%6.2%6.3%

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Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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Over 10 years ago

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Reviews for Aiken    34 Reviews

I'm going on 3 years living in Aiken. Moving here not having any family or friends was difficult. I'm thankful for the people I have met who now feel like lifelong  More

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Aiken is a magical place. It is beautiful and historic, has all the amenities, and Hitchcock Woods is a treasure! I feel blessed to have lived in Aiken for 3 years. As a  More

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Aiken is a unique town to visit or live in. I've lived in Toronto, ON Canada, Lynchburg, VA and in Aiken. I am 24 years old and moved here from VA just over two years  More

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ZIPS IN MCALLEN, TEXAS
78501 78504 78503
ZIPS IN AIKEN, SOUTH CAROLINA
29803 29801

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