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McAllen, TX vs Lubbock, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lubbock has been positive.
- Lubbock has 2.0% more unemployment than McAllen.
- Lubbock job growth has increased by 11.2% in the past 10 years.

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 McAllen, TXLubbock, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.9%5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.1%39.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.6%-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%-2.0%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth3.4%2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.1%11.2%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 Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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ZIPS IN MCALLEN, TEXAS
78501 78504 78503
ZIPS IN LUBBOCK, TEXAS
79424, 79423, 79416, 79413, 79407, 79414, 79403, 79415, 79412, 79404, 14 total

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