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McAllen, TX vs Lockhart, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lockhart has been positive.
- Lockhart has 1.9% more unemployment than McAllen.
- Lockhart job growth has increased by 18.8% in the past 10 years.
 McAllen, TXLockhart, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.9%6.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.1%44.4%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.6%-3.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%1.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth3.4%8.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.1%18.8%6.3%
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 Lockhart    2 Reviews

Lockhart's cost of living is better than Austin in several ways. While Austin is only a short 30 minute drive and the traffic there is unbearable, Lockhart has typical  More

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Over 15 years ago

a nice little town, we moved here from calif and we love it. my husband works in austin its a very easy commute on the toll way. its a pretty historic town with lots of  More

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