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McAllen, TX vs Monroe, LA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Monroe has been positive.
- Monroe has 0.1% more unemployment than McAllen.
- Monroe job growth has increased by 4.2% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 McAllen, TXMonroe, LAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.9%7.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.1%20.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.6%-3.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%-4.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth3.4%-6.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.1%-4.2%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 Monroe    8 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

If you are looking a place for high crime, high poverty, high obesity rates, high taxes, high unemployment, and high citizens, you have arrived at the right place. I  More

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Lived in Monroe/West Monroe for 2 years, I deeply regret it. Here's why. Not only is Monroe/West Monroe next to a plant that spews it's disgusting, cancerous smog,  More

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Over 15 years ago

We have one of the best universities around. We have high ratings all across the board. Why don't you consider checking us  More

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ZIPS IN MCALLEN, TEXAS
78501 78504 78503
ZIPS IN MONROE, LOUISIANA
71203 71202 71201 71209

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