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Bristol, RI vs New Bedford, MA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in New Bedford has been positive.
- New Bedford has 4.3% less unemployment than Bristol.
- New Bedford job growth has increased by 0.8% in the past 10 years.

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 Bristol, RINew Bedford, MAUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.9%10.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.0%32.7%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-8.8%-9.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-8.3%-7.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-7.3%-5.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-5.8%0.8%6.3%

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Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 12 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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ZIPS IN NEW BEDFORD, MASSACHUSETTS
02740 02745 02746 02744

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