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Watertown Town, MA vs Melrose, MA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Melrose has been positive.
- Melrose has 0.5% less unemployment than Watertown Town.
- Melrose job growth has increased by 3.4% in the past 10 years.
 Watertown Town, MAMelrose, MAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.5%5.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth46.0%40.6%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-9.1%-9.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.1%-6.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth1.6%-2.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth12.1%3.4%6.3%
Reviews for Watertown Town    4 Reviews

I’ve lived in Watertown for 3½ years after living in Cambridge. It’s slightly further out and could use a couple more MBTA bus lines to make being car-free easier  More

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Over 15 years ago

Watertown has "small town charm" in abundance despite literally sharing borders with both Boston and  More

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I first lived in Watertown several years ago as fresh college grad, and now I've been here again for 2 years with my husband and son. In both instances, I've loved it.   More

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Reviews for Melrose    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Melrose is located a mere 7 miles from Boston and is only one of four cities in MA without a major road traversing, there are three commuter rail stops. It's filled  More

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