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Bartow, FL vs Melbourne Beach, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Melbourne Beach has been positive.
- Melbourne Beach has 1.1% more unemployment than Bartow.
- Melbourne Beach job growth has increased by 12.0% in the past 10 years.
 Bartow, FLMelbourne Beach, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth43.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth3.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock8.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth18.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Bartow    4 Reviews

I lived in Bartow for a year and a half before moving to Lakeland. The town seems so oppressed. The housing market is costly–$140,000 is the average price for a brick  More

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The city council in this town need to get a grip on reality and understand that they work for the people who pay their taxes. The city ordinance that prevents property  More

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I find the city ordinance that does not allow homeowners to place small signs in their yards stating essentially "god bless the USA" utterly ridiculous. As a proud  More

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Reviews for Melbourne Beach    1 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Lifestyle in Melbourne, Florida is relaxed and friendly. If you are looking for beautiful beaches, golfing and a slower pace Melbourne may be right for you.  More

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