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Walker, MN vs Brainerd, MN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Brainerd has been positive.
- Brainerd has 2.4% more unemployment than Walker.
- Brainerd job growth has increased by 3.3% in the past 10 years.
 Walker, MNBrainerd, MNUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth51.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth0.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Walker    3 Reviews

I've had a lake house nearby for nearly 20 years. It's a quiet, nice place to live for much of the year when full seasons are available. Lush greenery and moderate  More

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Over 8 years ago

Small tourist town on beautiful Leech Lake. Town has numerous small gift shops of many varieties. World class bike trails. Come to fish, bike or shop. Great place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Small town Great People Shop only 30 min. away... Fishing Boating Snowmobiling Hunting Sking snow or water sail boats , deep vast water....Low cost of living.. House  More

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Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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