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Phillipsburg, NJ vs Reading, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Reading has been positive.
- Reading has 7.8% less unemployment than Phillipsburg.
- Reading job growth has increased by 2.1% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Phillipsburg, NJReading, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.0%14.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.5%21.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.0%-7.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%-6.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-5.1%-6.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.5%-2.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Phillipsburg    4 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

I lived here 45 years ago and remember the people as being ignorant and hostile towards anyone who isn't as stupid as they  More

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I grew up in this town and couldn't wait to get out! Taxes are ridiculous and the town council and the mayor can't get along. It doesn't matter who the mayor is either.  More

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Over 14 years ago

an area that has 4 distinct  More

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 10 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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ZIPS IN PHILLIPSBURG, NEW JERSEY
08865
ZIPS IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA
19601 19604 19602 19611

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