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Vega, TX vs Lubbock, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lubbock has been positive.
- Lubbock has 1.4% less unemployment than Vega.
- Lubbock job growth has increased by 11.2% in the past 10 years.
 Vega, TXLubbock, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-6.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Vega    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Vega is hospitable and friendly. It is located beside I-40 as it crosses the country, and it is a good example of small town America. After having lived in the area  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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