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Riverside, CA vs Bastrop, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Bastrop has been positive.
- Bastrop has 1.4% more unemployment than Riverside.
- Bastrop job growth has increased by 23.5% in the past 10 years.
 Riverside, CABastrop, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth38.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock10.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth15.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Riverside    42 Reviews

I've lived in Riverside for 54 years. It changed a LOT when people from LA started moving here in droves. Still, I have never been robbed or assaulted but I am  More

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I'm from Orange County (OC). I have had nothing but trouble since moving to Riverside. 1. The dogs are aggressive guard dogs. If you want to walk or bike you  More

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Over 7 years ago

Whew where to begin with dear old riverside. I enjoyed growing up here until my high school years (back in 2011). In 7 short years the downward deterioration of the  More

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Reviews for Bastrop    2 Reviews

Over 13 years ago

Great town, close to  More

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I love Bastrop! Yes there isn't a lot to do but the city of Austin is only 15 min away! It is full of open land and green pastures. I enjoy the country like setting  More

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