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Arcata, CA vs Port Ludlow, WA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Port Ludlow has been positive.
- Port Ludlow has 0.9% less unemployment than Arcata.
- Port Ludlow job growth has increased by 4.7% in the past 10 years.
 Arcata, CAPort Ludlow, WAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-9.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock13.7%-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 Port Ludlow    5 Reviews

We spent five years looking within a 90 drive from Seattle. We retired in PL two years ago. I have lived in Asia, up and down the East Coast of the US and in CA. We  More

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love Port Ludlow! It is the best. however, master plan community is primarily retirees that are discretionary buyers and live in denial of the reality of our current  More

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No place is perfect, in fact very few are. But if we want the most drinkable water, cleanest air, and beautiful view. Stand back, this could be the place for you. We  More

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