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McAllen, TX vs Gulfport, MS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Gulfport has been positive.
- Gulfport has 0.4% more unemployment than McAllen.
- Gulfport job growth has increased by 7.3% in the past 10 years.

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 McAllen, TXGulfport, MSUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.9%7.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.1%27.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.6%-4.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%-4.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth3.4%-4.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.1%-7.3%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 Gulfport    15 Reviews

I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes,  More

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Over 4 years ago

Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown.  More

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Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the  More

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ZIPS IN MCALLEN, TEXAS
78501 78504 78503
ZIPS IN GULFPORT, MISSISSIPPI
39503 39501 39507

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