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Ruidoso, NM vs Hot Springs Village, AR

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Hot Springs Village has been positive.
- Hot Springs Village has 2.7% more unemployment than Ruidoso.
- Hot Springs Village job growth has increased by 0.2% in the past 10 years.
 Ruidoso, NMHot Springs Village, ARUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth28.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-5.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ruidoso    12 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

Best place in NM to live , unless you like crowds, traffic, crime, and concrete. Plenty of jobs and min wage is now close to $12/hr. Housing is a little pricey but  More

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Over 3 years ago

I love Ruidoso, or "noisy river". I have always visited but now i live here. Was my first choice if I ever moved. I am so glad I left El Paso, was getting way to big  More

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I’ve lived in this town for nine years and loved it. The weather is by far the best thing about this town. Just don’t be a “rude Texan,“ and you will be fine. Try not to  More

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Reviews for Hot Springs Village    16 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

We’ve been coming here for nearly 30 years. Bought a house on Lake Balboa 3 years ago and love the neighbors, golf, restaurants and location. Many lakes in this gated  More

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I have moved into Hot Springs Village less than 2 months ago. Within that 2 month time period I have had the POA compliance authorities come to tell me I was out of  More

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1. Cost of living is lower than most other states, especially property taxes. 2. Icy and snowy weather is infrequent. 3. Hurricane evacuations are not an issue you  More

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