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Surprise, AZ vs Lubbock, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lubbock has been positive.
- Lubbock has 0.8% more unemployment than Surprise.
- Lubbock job growth has increased by 11.2% in the past 10 years.
 Surprise, AZLubbock, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.7%5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth47.6%39.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.0%-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth6.6%-2.0%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth14.8%2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth27.2%11.2%6.3%
Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 10 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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Reviews for Lubbock    28 Reviews

Just wondering if anyone can give me some suggestions? I plan on retiring in Lubbock,Texas. I plan on renting. Where would be the best area for my family to live? What  More

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Sad to learn how dangerous this West Texas town has become. Completely, over taken with Down trodden people who have little. Burglaries happen hourly at a ridiculous  More

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I was born and raised in Lubbock. More or less,I spent about 30 years of my life there. I will start with the positive. It is a well established and well built city with  More

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