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Raton, NM vs Benson, AZ

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- Job Growth in Benson has been positive.
- Benson has 1.2% more unemployment than Raton.
- Benson job growth has increased by 6.7% in the past 10 years.
 Raton, NMBenson, AZUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth9.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock2.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-10.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-16.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Raton    4 Reviews

Despite the unfortunate experience of one family that wrote three different reviews, Raton if the smart choice for both affordability and the relaxed lifestyle of a  More

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Wow when I moved here I thought what a beautiful place to live, until I heard the second and third graders swearing at each other at the bus stop and broke up three  More

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Well Raton does. The teacher's do not have a dress code. Yet the students are not allowed to wear headband's in the middle school or hoodies. I guess some students were  More

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Reviews for Benson    2 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Originally first settlers were Mormon. Very family orientated. Students have nightly curfew at 11pm. Recreational events include 4th of July parade followed by  More

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Over 10 years ago

Benson, Arizona and surrounding communities is mostly of LDS faith. Followed next by Catholic then  More

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