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Olivehurst, CA vs Lubbock, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lubbock has been positive.
- Lubbock has 3.8% more unemployment than Olivehurst.
- Lubbock job growth has increased by 11.2% in the past 10 years.
 Olivehurst, CALubbock, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth12.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Olivehurst    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

In my opinion, Olivehurst is one of the worst places to raise a family outside of an inner-city ghetto. The drug use and gang violence are everywhere, people live in  More

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Over 18 years ago

I am thinking about buying a house out in olivehurst. Would like any comments I can read about how the crime is the area. Especially latey is it increased or decreased  More

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Over 18 years ago

Olivehurst used to be a little hick town, quiet mostly. But now we are getting new construction and a LOT more people. Yes, it is nice to see Olivehurst getting an  More

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Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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