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Brainerd, MN vs Arvada, CO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Arvada has been positive.
- Arvada has 0.5% more unemployment than Brainerd.
- Arvada job growth has increased by 17.0% in the past 10 years.
 Brainerd, MNArvada, COUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock6.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Brainerd    5 Reviews

Research, research, research! Personal reviews don't give you the "whole" story! Whether the opinions are "glowing" or scathing do not base your opinion on them! Some  More

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Over 14 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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Reviews for Arvada    6 Reviews

We absolutely love it here. Schools are top notch and being close to the mountains is amazing.  More

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Over 7 years ago

I sorely miss the agricultural element that was a big part of Arvada, even up through the 1970s. The climate is beautiful, and Arvada used to have a large population of  More

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Over 10 years ago

Having lived in Arvada, Colorado for seven years, I will say that it is a nice and safe city to live in. The educational system is very good, as is the crime rate. The  More

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