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Modesto, CA vs Altamont, OR

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Altamont has been positive.
- Altamont has 0.4% more unemployment than Modesto.
- Altamont job growth has increased by 1.1% in the past 10 years.
 Modesto, CAAltamont, ORUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Modesto    35 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I was born and raised here (still currently live here) and there are some nice areas and not so nice areas. I really think we need to improve our community and create  More

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Over 5 years ago

It's fine. Lived here for over 10 years. Here's my breakdown. CONS: Crime rate: mostly on the westside, unless you live in better developed areas. Summer weather:  More

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I know this website is probably only for adults, which I am not, but I thought perhaps adults would like to hear a kid's perspective of things, you know, if any adult  More

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Reviews for Altamont    1 Reviews

This town should have a sign that says, “Welcome to the meanest town in OR. Now go home.” Until reading these comments I thought I was alone thinking something is  More

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