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Arcata, CA vs Middletown, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Middletown has been positive.
- Middletown has 1.2% less unemployment than Arcata.
- Middletown job growth has increased by 1.1% in the past 10 years.
 Arcata, CAMiddletown, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.6%-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 Middletown    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

The 1100+ altitude and high air quality are wonderful. Winter is rain Nov-Apr, temps 30s, and there can be frost. Summer is blue sky the rest of the year. Hottest is  More

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