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Alpena, MI vs Kentwood, MI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Kentwood has been positive.
- Kentwood has 1.5% more unemployment than Alpena.
- Kentwood job growth has increased by 14.1% in the past 10 years.

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 Alpena, MIKentwood, MIUnited States
 Current Unemployment6.0%4.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.6%37.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-2.9%-6.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.8%-4.9%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-4.7%-2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-0.8%14.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Alpena    5 Reviews

One of the ten best places to visit in Michigan. I was born and raised in Michigan but now live in Seattle. I get back to Michigan frequently because my brother  More

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Over 11 years ago

Alpena is 740 ft above sea leval and gets 72 in. of snow every year. That's a good thing and Alpena is a winter wonderland for me . Clean and crisp with the lake frozen  More

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Alpena is a town for all ages, with plenty to do, more than one person could attend. I think the events are varied and offer something for everyone. The town is  More

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Reviews for Kentwood    4 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Love the city, hate the climate. Tough to find a job  More

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cold, freezing winters. however, if you like 4 seasons this is the place to  More

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Over 16 years ago

My husband and I moved to Kentwood after living in West Michigan for 7yrs. through our college years. While we found the cities closer to the coast more conservative  More

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ZIPS IN ALPENA, MICHIGAN
49707
ZIPS IN KENTWOOD, MICHIGAN
49508 49512

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