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Ruston, LA vs Watauga, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Watauga has been positive.
- Watauga has 2.2% less unemployment than Ruston.
- Watauga job growth has increased by 18.0% in the past 10 years.
 Ruston, LAWatauga, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock5.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth5.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ruston    2 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Back stabbing little town you want get anywhere with out knowing people or have  More

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Very difficult to find a job here if you’re not hired by the university. When my husband got a job with the university, I didn’t think it would be so difficult for me  More

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Reviews for Watauga    1 Reviews

Watauga, Texas is a good place to live for many reasons. The town itself is small, most of the people are friendly, and the schools are for the most part accommodating.  More

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