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Bloomfield, NJ vs Northampton, MA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Northampton has been positive.
- Northampton has 5.1% more unemployment than Bloomfield.
- Northampton job growth has increased by 1.8% in the past 10 years.

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 Bloomfield, NJNorthampton, MAUnited States
 Current Unemployment9.6%4.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth20.9%37.4%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.3%-9.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.4%-7.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-4.7%-4.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%-1.8%6.3%

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Reviews for Bloomfield    3 Reviews

Bloomfield is hit right now. With its wonderful schools, proximity to NYC, diversity and progressive vibe, Bloomfield is the ideal place to raise a family or start a  More

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I'm not originally from NJ, and chose Bloomfield after getting a job in Montclair but didn't want to pay Montclair prices for rent. Bloomfield is a cheaper alternative,  More

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Over 16 years ago

Bloomfield is a quiet town that is particularly good for commuters. There are two NJ Transit Train Stations for passengers commuting into Newark and New York Penn  More

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Reviews for Northampton    6 Reviews

I was born in Northampton in the 1960"s and have lived other places but always came back to live here. My two children were born here too. What draws be back to  More

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The greater Northampton, MA area is generally a pretty good place to live, if you're interested in Western MA or southern New England in general. MA is more affordable  More

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Northampton is a very progressive, diverse, liberal small city where you will find so much to do in just the downtown area alone. Music, shopping, restaurants, bars,  More

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ZIPS IN NORTHAMPTON, MASSACHUSETTS
01060 01062 01053 01063

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