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Waco, TX vs Belton, TX

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Belton has been positive.
- Belton has 0.5% more unemployment than Waco.
- Belton job growth has increased by 10.4% in the past 10 years.
 Waco, TXBelton, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth38.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Waco    20 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

This town is a nightmare for all nearby towns or people passing through. Expect to add an hour to your trip if you're passing through. Traffic. Traffic traffic.  More

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Best city in Texas when you count traffic, housing cost, eateries, Baylor Bear sports, largest urban lake in Texas, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame, Texas Sports Hall of  More

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i was raised in waco tx and recently moved to country to get away from the drama and crime associated w living in waco.But it seems now the city of Waco has purchased  More

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Reviews for Belton    3 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I've lived in this area for over 20 years. All in all, it's a good place to raise a family. Belton ISD has a good state rating. There is usually some sort of activity  More

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As a substitute teacher for BISD, I have had the opportunity to get to know many of the teachers and administrators, as well as the students. Belton is blessed to have  More

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Belton is a small town near Killeen and Fort Hood (large Army Base). It's economy depends a lot on the base for income so they have a captive audience that they can  More

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