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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Troy, NY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Troy has been positive.
- Troy has 4.9% more unemployment than Wilkes-Barre.
- Troy job growth has increased by 5.0% in the past 10 years.
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 Wilkes-Barre, PATroy, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment12.1%7.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.9%24.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.1%-3.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.1%-3.0%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-5.3%-3.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%-5.0%6.3%

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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews
Lynn · Kingston, PA
Born and raised
Over 4 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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michael · Willington, CT
Former King's Student
Over 17 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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Reviews for Troy    6 Reviews
Anthony · Troy, NY
Do NOT Invest in Troy New York
Over 5 years ago

My great grandparents came from Germany to settle in Troy, NY in 1885. Troy in the early days beyond the corruption of politics was a safe place to live. The  More

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Anthony · Troy, NY
Do NOT Invest in Troy New York
Over 5 years ago

My great grandparents came from Germany to settle in Troy, NY in 1885. Troy in the early days beyond the corruption of politics was a safe place to live. The  More

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Jennifer · Troy, NY
An industrial-era gem on the Hudson River
Over 6 years ago

I've lived in Troy for 17 years and love it more than ever. I was initially attracted by its handsome industrial-era architecture, walkable downtown and budding arts  More

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18702 18705 18701
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12180 12182
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