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Russellville, AR vs Van Buren, AR

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Van Buren has been positive.
- Van Buren has 0.0% more unemployment than Russellville.
- Van Buren job growth has increased by 4.1% in the past 10 years.
 Russellville, ARVan Buren, ARUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-5.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Russellville    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

This small city is fairly inexpensive to live in, but the variety of housing choices is limited. Great for a young family. The employment rate is low, with a variety of  More

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It is a great place to learn about Real Estate and how it relates to our community and lifestyle in this beautiful city of  More

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We have lived in Russellvile for 11 years now and love it. The cost of living is low, but so are the wages. Even with a college degree you'd make more money elsewhere.  More

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Reviews for Van Buren    2 Reviews

We moved to Arkansas (and to Van Buren) 4 years ago from the metro Houston, Texas area. We were sick of the traffic and crime that comes with living in a large city.   More

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Over 18 years ago

I don't like Arkansas. It's pretty, but the pay sucks. Taxes are very high, and so are  More

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