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Youngstown, OH vs Alton, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Alton has been positive.
- Alton has 0.3% more unemployment than Youngstown.
- Alton job growth has increased by 6.3% in the past 10 years.
 Youngstown, OHAlton, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth12.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-9.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Youngstown    19 Reviews

I live in Youngstown my entire life now I am not happy how it's portrayed reputation viewed or thought of Iike many inner cities it has its unsavory spots and people  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived around Youngstown my entire life. I grew up in Boardman and now live in Struthers. It's not the best place to find work, but if you're willing to work 2 part  More

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I am in Girard, so just outside of Youngstown. I haven't spent any time in Youngstown proper, but Girard is lovely. I am loving having seasons, and the fact that  More

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Reviews for Alton    7 Reviews

My wife, daughter, and I moved here from Phoenix Metro March 2022 and have been very happy with our move. The people have been great, having four seasons is great, and  More

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Over 2 years ago

Not sure why such low reviews. I moved here from St. Louis. Crime in Alton is NOTHING compared to that. Maybe 1 or 2 homicides a year and those are generally people  More

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Over 10 years ago

Unfortunately, Alton has become a run down, poverty stricken area. Jobs are very limited and do not pay well. Unless you plan on commuting to St. Louis for work, you  More

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