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Bagdad, AZ vs Payson, AZ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Payson has been positive.
- Payson has 1.1% less unemployment than Bagdad.
- Payson job growth has increased by 2.2% in the past 10 years.
 Bagdad, AZPayson, AZUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth44.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-1.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth14.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Bagdad    1 Reviews

Over 20 years ago

I've lived in Bagda for over a year and love the peacfull small town. YOu can enjoy the evenings and the weekends without the hustle bustle of the big  More

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Reviews for Payson    15 Reviews

We have lived in Payson for over 5 years and love it. It has two large grocery stores, a Walmart, Home Depot, a dozen thrift/ treasure shops, more local shops than we  More

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Over 7 years ago

Payson is a wonderful town especially for retired people and people that want a slower pace... Lots of outdoor activities  More

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Over 7 years ago

I've lived in Payson for 25 years, thank god I worked out of town. There is a saying GO TO PAYSON ON VACATION GO HOME ON PROBATION TURN IN THREE YOU GO  More

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