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Preston, TX vs McAllen, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in McAllen has been positive.
- McAllen has 2.2% less unemployment than Preston.
- McAllen job growth has increased by 11.1% in the past 10 years.
Job Market
 Preston, TXMcAllen, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.7%7.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth38.9%36.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-3.0%-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.2%-0.3%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth5.0%3.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.6%11.1%6.3%

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Rick · Uvalde Estates, TX
Not for us, thanks.
Over 4 years ago

My wife and I are snowbirds from Iowa. We tried the McAllen area for a couple of seasons. We didn't like it, and have since opted for Mesa, AZ. Mesa ranked No. 8 in the  More

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Ferd · Alamo, TX
A mixed bag, but ultimately falls short.
Over 4 years ago

On transfer here for two years now. Pros: Daytime traffic is pretty decent, when using Interstate 2. Home prices are cheaper, when compared to the national average.  More

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gus · Bartlett, IL
family
Over 10 years ago

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