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Murphy, TX vs Decatur, GA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Decatur has been positive.
- Decatur has 2.8% more unemployment than Murphy.
- Decatur job growth has increased by 35.2% in the past 10 years.
 Murphy, TXDecatur, GAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth48.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock19.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth35.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Murphy    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Absolutely love the small town feel but at the same time the ease of in and out and access to everything I need close by. Wonderful people and amazing shopping, food,  More

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Over 19 years ago

Up and coming town next to  More

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Reviews for Decatur    9 Reviews

I have lived in this city for over a year. Even though the area I live in is quiet and the neighbors are nice, the crime that happens around my area is terrible. It  More

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Over 15 years ago

Depending on where you live in Decatur, you will have a different view of the city. Here in Georgia, you have the peculiar situation of having both a city of Decatur and  More

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Over 16 years ago

I am currently living in Memphis, Tn. I am considering moving to Georgia! How is the job market there, and which cities do you recommend to consider buying a  More

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