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Mount Vernon, IL vs Metropolis, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Metropolis has been positive.
- Metropolis has 0.1% more unemployment than Mount Vernon.
- Metropolis job growth has increased by 23.5% in the past 10 years.
 Mount Vernon, ILMetropolis, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-13.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Mount Vernon    5 Reviews

I have never stepped foot in Mt. Vernon but my Wife and 3 children are considering moving to a place where people still love this great country, love their  More

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The cost of living is good here and there are some nice neighborhoods. There isn't much to do here unless you like to drink in bars or eat fast food. There is only one  More

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Over 13 years ago

It's a very boring place with no chance of  More

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Reviews for Metropolis    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Metropolis is a good place to raise a family and to retire in. Excellant hospitals within easy reach etc. Excellant schools and a low crime  More

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