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Richmond, KY vs Oak Brook, IL

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- Job Growth in Oak Brook has been positive.
- Oak Brook has 0.5% more unemployment than Richmond.
- Oak Brook job growth has increased by 2.5% in the past 10 years.
 Richmond, KYOak Brook, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.9%  Unlock6.3%
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Reviews for Richmond    4 Reviews
Mike · Richmond, KY
A Goldilocks town!
Over 8 years ago

Keep this between us... Richmond is a hidden gem. A small university town close to a large city (Lexington is 30 minutes away) and less than two hour from very large  More

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E · Richmond, KY
Not the worst; good dining options.
Over 13 years ago

For a smallish town, Richmond offers a convenient location and great small restaurants. Fortunately it is also wedged between Lexington and little Berea, both with more  More

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Phil · Richmond, KY
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Over 17 years ago

Major university town of small size (30,000), and conveniently located 30 miles from Lexington,  More

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