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Detroit, MI vs Covington, KY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Covington has been positive.
- Covington has 4.4% more unemployment than Detroit.
- Covington job growth has increased by 1.8% in the past 10 years.
 Detroit, MICovington, KYUnited States
 Current Unemployment9.6%5.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth29.3%36.9%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-10.5%-5.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.4%-3.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.0%-1.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.8%1.8%6.3%
Reviews for Detroit    116 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Have lived in the area for over a year (suburb of Grosse Pointe), but I work in downtown Detroit. I'm amazed at how cool this city is. So much to do and see, tat we  More

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Spent some time in the city but lived in multiple suburban areas in the metro area. I lived in Farmington Hills, Novi, Birmingham, and Rochester. Really, all were great.  More

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Cold, unfriendly, envious people within the city limits. The unfriendliness can turn into aggression and sometimes even bullying. Crabs in a barrel reside here and the  More

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Reviews for Covington    8 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

Covington is an amazing city with beautiful old homes, a rich history and just minutes away from Cincinnati Ohio and all the culture and wonderful events there. The  More

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Over 12 years ago

I grew in Covington an it used to be a great place to live but not anymoore , the crime rate is ridicoulis an herouin has taken the town over, downtown used to be  More

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Covington, Kentucky is a great place to live and work. Depending on what you do for work, Covington is a vibrant exciting city that sits directly on the Ohio River,  More

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