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Aptos, CA vs Santa Clarita, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Santa Clarita has been positive.
- Santa Clarita has 1.5% less unemployment than Aptos.
- Santa Clarita job growth has increased by 17.4% in the past 10 years.
 Aptos, CASanta Clarita, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock9.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-12.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-10.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock9.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Aptos    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I have owned a home in Aptos for 10 years and cannot thing of anywhere else I would rather live. I have lived in San Diego, Orange County, Half Moon Bay, and other  More

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Over 11 years ago

Well, Aptos is in Santa Cruz County, California. I love the entire county of Santa Cruz. The weather is fantastic. We have both the beautiful Monterey Bay with lots  More

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Over 15 years ago

We've lived in Aptos/Rio Del Mar for many years and it's a very lovely, peaceful village far from the rat race . The views of the ocean are stunning and the shopping in  More

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Reviews for Santa Clarita    56 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

It’s called awesome Town for a reason! Great schools, great People and climate! It’s a treasure!   More

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Wonderful community! Beautiful paseo paths throughout great for bike riding, roller skating, scooters, walks and jogs. Great weather, 30 minutes from the beach, lots  More

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My husband and I moved into our first home in 1989 - just as the Valencia Mall broke ground. I still miss the Bob's Big Boy at the corner of Valencia Blvd. and Magic  More

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