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Murfreesboro, TN vs Lakeland, TN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lakeland has been positive.
- Lakeland has 2.5% less unemployment than Murfreesboro.
- Lakeland job growth has increased by 0.0% in the past 10 years.
 Murfreesboro, TNLakeland, TNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth56.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth6.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth43.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Murfreesboro    28 Reviews

Murfreesboro is okay, but it does seem like it is somewhat unsavory and there are a disproportionate amount of drug busts. It is a good place for young artists and  More

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I've lived all my life in Chicago, Il and am growing quite tired of the violence and the cost of living. I have been doing research all over the U.S. so I can get me and  More

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Over 10 years ago

Murfreesboro is growing into a little big town. According to Forbes and governing.com, we are now one of the fastest growing cities in the United States. Our city is  More

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Reviews for Lakeland    4 Reviews

We moved to the Memphis area short of 4 years ago. I can't imagine living anywhere else in the world! We live in a gorgeous and friendly lake community that is a  More

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Been living here for 11 years and looking to relocate. Memphis/Cordova has been good to us for the past years, but it's time to move  More

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Over 15 years ago

Lakeland is a great place to live....10 minutes from anything you would want to do. Reasonably priced homes and excellent tax  More

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