2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Smyrna, GA vs LaFayette, GA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in LaFayette has been positive.
- LaFayette has 0.7% more unemployment than Smyrna.
- LaFayette job growth has increased by 4.6% in the past 10 years.
 Smyrna, GALaFayette, GAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth46.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock6.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth13.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Smyrna    9 Reviews

I’ve lived in this city for for three years now. I’ve lived all over and I must say this city gives you a small town feel. Right outside of a large city I feel safe and  More

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Smyrna, Ga is the worst place to live because it is low income with a 10% unemployment rate. Large retailers have left the area with the exception of Walmart. The  More

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The thing about the Smyrna/Vinings area is that you have some very nice areas, that are right next door to a very bad area. I just don't want to pay a ton of money to  More

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Reviews for Lafayette    2 Reviews

Moved here to retire. Housing prices and taxes are reasonable. Close to Chattanooga and not far from Atlanta. Beautiful area with hills. Met several people from other  More

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Over 16 years ago

lafayette is a small town where everyone knows everyone sometimes that can be annoying but other times it is nice to see a familiar face. the climate is hot in summer  More

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