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Meridian, MS vs Oxford, MS

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Oxford has been positive.
- Oxford has 2.2% more unemployment than Meridian.
- Oxford job growth has increased by 26.5% in the past 10 years.

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 Meridian, MSOxford, MSUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.7%4.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.0%50.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.6%-7.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-10.1%-5.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-9.7%8.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-11.6%26.5%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 Oxford    5 Reviews

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Over 3 years ago

While I know this isn’t a review, I am looking for some local insight! I am recent college graduate and looking for a fresh start to my career. I have lived in Chicago  More

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Over 16 years ago

We relocated to Oxford, MS from the Memphis, TN area. There are so many great things to say about Oxford but the low crime rate is at the top of the list! Coming from  More

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Over 17 years ago

It's not to say there is zero crime - but it's unlikely that could be said about any community. You might say it's definitely a secondary consideration in  More

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ZIPS IN MERIDIAN, MISSISSIPPI
39301 39305 39307
ZIPS IN OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI
38655

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