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Memphis, TN vs Temple, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Temple has been positive.
- Temple has 1.7% more unemployment than Memphis.
- Temple job growth has increased by 11.7% in the past 10 years.
 Memphis, TNTemple, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Memphis    148 Reviews

I was mugged my very first night in Memphis. They tried to take my iPhone. I was walking only a block from my house in a "safe" area, too.  More

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Memphis is a city with a history of civil rights, slavery , blues and rockn'roll music. It's a great place for a weekend getaway. This city has lots of great things to  More

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Over 6 years ago

Do you like being panhandled every 30 seconds? Love that cool ambiance of gangs? Are drugs your thing? Then you will love Memphis. Had good times here in the 90’s, the  More

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Reviews for Temple    4 Reviews

I've lived in Temple for about two years now and love it. The historic downtown and supportive community have made this a special place to  More

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Over 13 years ago

Can anyone tell me if the Killeen-Temple-Ft. Hood area is a good place to live for African-American  More

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Over 14 years ago

Want to know how wonderful temple, texas  More

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