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Meridian, MS vs Jackson, MS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Jackson has been positive.
- Jackson has 1.0% less unemployment than Meridian.
- Jackson job growth has increased by 10.2% in the past 10 years.

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 Meridian, MSJackson, MSUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.7%7.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.0%29.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.6%-5.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-10.1%-9.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-9.7%-8.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-11.6%-10.2%6.3%

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Reviews for Meridian    4 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Meridian has so much to offer for a great stay, it’s affordable for visiting and for those who want to move to a family friendly town.  More

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Over 7 years ago

I lived in Meridian at one time. It's one of many places I've lived across the country so I feel I have a lot of places to compare to it. If you check the crime stats ,  More

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Over 9 years ago

Meridian has, essentially 3 parts. In one section, the residents are financially secure and these neighborhoods are fairly insulated from the criminal and related  More

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Reviews for Jackson    27 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

Mississippi is improving and growing. The educational system is much better than one realizes. Mississippi produces college graduates. There are a large number of  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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Over 6 years ago

Im in Pelahatchie,MS and I've been here before but my family tends to stay away from this area. I watch the news daily and all I hear is jackson. On the other note,  More

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ZIPS IN MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI
39301 39305 39307
ZIPS IN JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI
39212, 39209, 39211, 39206, 39213, 39204, 39202, 39203, 39216, 39217, 13 total

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