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Arcata, CA vs Lemon Grove, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lemon Grove has been positive.
- Lemon Grove has 2.4% less unemployment than Arcata.
- Lemon Grove job growth has increased by 1.7% in the past 10 years.
 Arcata, CALemon Grove, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock9.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.6%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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Reviews for Lemon Grove    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Years ago Lemon Grove was a small, rural community with older residents and a very small town feel. The homes have become run down and due to lower housing prices the  More

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