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Hartford, CT vs Gig Harbor, WA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Gig Harbor has been positive.
- Gig Harbor has 7.2% more unemployment than Hartford.
- Gig Harbor job growth has increased by 15.9% in the past 10 years.
 Hartford, CTGig Harbor, WAUnited States
 Current Unemployment14.0%6.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.3%41.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.0%-2.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.8%3.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.2%10.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.0%15.9%6.3%
Reviews for Hartford    23 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I love Hartford. Any naysayer is not appreciating the very real and new energy that is revitalizing the city. In conjunction with a wonderful location, relatively mild  More

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Over 3 years ago

Surprised by the low  More

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I lived in CT for about 7 years, and this place is depressing, lonely, and boring. My only entertainment in Hartford, were the Library branches for books and movies. The  More

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Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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Over 5 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 6 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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