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Youngstown, OH vs Lakewood, OH

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lakewood has been positive.
- Lakewood has 2.7% more unemployment than Youngstown.
- Lakewood job growth has increased by 10.6% in the past 10 years.
 Youngstown, OHLakewood, OHUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth12.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-10.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.3%-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 Lakewood    7 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Lakewood, Ohio has the best of everything. Restaurants, small business, walkability, library, theater, schools, century homes, front porches, neighborhoods, parks, Lake  More

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Over 12 years ago

If you get a job in Cleveland, THIS IS THE PLACE TO LIVE! It has something for everybody. I was raised here and never knew anything else at this time. Once I went away  More

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Over 12 years ago

I haven't lived here, but have spent a lot of time in the area, and most certainly will move here when I finally can move back to the Cleveland area in a few years. I  More

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