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McAllen, TX vs Spanish Fork, UT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Spanish Fork has been positive.
- Spanish Fork has 5.2% more unemployment than McAllen.
- Spanish Fork job growth has increased by 36.1% in the past 10 years.
 McAllen, TXSpanish Fork, UTUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock0.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock15.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Mcallen    17 Reviews

Over 6 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 12 years ago

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Reviews for Spanish Fork    5 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

we have lived here for 8 years no and love it.  More

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Spanish Fork is a pretty town with folks who really take time to help you to feel like this is home. Lots of nice shops and very affordable housing. The way of life is a  More

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Over 14 years ago

Cold in the winter, hot in the summer. No  More

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