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West Columbia, TX vs Lake Jackson, TX

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- Job Growth in Lake Jackson has been positive.
- Lake Jackson has 0.3% less unemployment than West Columbia.
- Lake Jackson job growth has increased by 2.6% in the past 10 years.
 West Columbia, TXLake Jackson, TXUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth14.3%  Unlock6.3%
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Reviews for Lake Jackson    2 Reviews

Lake Jackson is a really nice place to raise a family. The schools are great in this part of the Brazosport area school district. The town has a lot of white collar  More

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Lake Jackson is an okayish place to grow up, but it is absolutely deadly for an adult. There's nothing there except chemical companies, cattle, and prison farms.   More

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