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Springfield, IL vs Apple Valley, MN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Apple Valley has been positive.
- Apple Valley has 3.5% more unemployment than Springfield.
- Apple Valley job growth has increased by 12.2% in the past 10 years.

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 Springfield, ILApple Valley, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.1%3.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.1%38.2%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.4%-3.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%2.0%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-9.3%5.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.1%12.2%6.3%

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Reviews for Springfield    25 Reviews

I've lived here for over 40 years. Springfield is a decent place to raise a family. Solid midwestern values, and I've always felt safe. Opportunities exist, but there  More

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I moved (back) to Springfield after living in various cities and towns around the country - as large as Milwaukee, as small as Baker, NV - and can say without  More

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Over 3 years ago

whole town smells like dirty ***** and  More

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Reviews for Apple Valley    5 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Being ex military, I have traveled to a lot of States. If I had my way, Id live in San Diego, but I can't afford it. My second choice would be Mn. There are lots of  More

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Over 15 years ago

Apple Valley is a somewhat boring place to live. Most of the houses look the same. They are painted the same to conform to rules. Mostly chain stores but I prefer  More

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Over 16 years ago

Quiet w lots of parks and low  More

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ZIPS IN SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS
62704 62702 62703 62711 62712 62707 62701
ZIPS IN APPLE VALLEY, MINNESOTA
55124

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