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Rockford, IL vs Macomb, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Macomb has been positive.
- Macomb has 4.8% more unemployment than Rockford.
- Macomb job growth has increased by 16.6% in the past 10 years.
 Rockford, ILMacomb, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-10.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Rockford    54 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I've lived here my whole life . I love  More

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I was raised in the area and lived here 3/4 of my life. Rockford has definitely made efforts to bring events into the area so there are things to do and they have  More

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Over 6 years ago

Rockford has made great strides in the past 20 years. Downtown used to be a ghost town. Now, there are activities almost every weekend. City government has worked to  More

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Reviews for Macomb    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I moved here in 2020. I have found services in this area to be lacking. Especially, handymen, and general house repairs. The town itself is safe, quiet. not much goes  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Excellent school system 3. Low cost of living and housing 4. Affordable place to live 5. Home to Western Illinois University, a "Best in  More

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