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Zachary, LA vs Athens, AL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Athens has been positive.
- Athens has 4.1% more unemployment than Zachary.
- Athens job growth has increased by 23.1% in the past 10 years.
 Zachary, LAAthens, ALUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth25.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-0.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock13.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Zachary    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

The best schools system in the State of Louisiana; four years in a  More

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Over 17 years ago

The Zachary School District is rated number one in the  More

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Reviews for Athens    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Nice place to  More

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Over 19 years ago

Can anyone comment on the humidity in or around Athens? Is the humidity only high in the summer? What about tornadoes in the  More

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Athens, Alabama is a good place to live. Although, there are few technical jobs there Huntsville is only a 30 minute drive away. Athens is a quiet town and an excellent  More

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