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Apache Junction, AZ vs Fort Walton Beach, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Fort Walton Beach has been positive.
- Fort Walton Beach has 3.8% more unemployment than Apache Junction.
- Fort Walton Beach job growth has increased by 11.8% in the past 10 years.
 Apache Junction, AZFort Walton Beach, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth50.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth5.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock3.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth23.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Apache Junction    3 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

Apache Junction is more or less a retirement town for those who are not middle class or upper income. It is for those who can not afford to work anymore and live out  More

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Over 17 years ago

i love it here. and it is easy to find a home people are always willing to help you out when you are in  More

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Over 20 years ago

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Reviews for Fort Walton Beach    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Ive lived in Fort Walton for atleast 15yrs.Ive seen the good days(early to late 200's)and now the bad.If you move here,youd better make atleast $10,000 a month.These  More

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I would like to know if Fort Walton Beach is a better place to live rather than busy Clearwater FL. We want to re-locate to a quieter city with all the amenities of a  More

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FWB is great for its beautiful beaches and saltwater fishing. It's also easy to move around town except during rush hour (yes, we have a rush hour - but it literally  More

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