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Corona, CA vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Arcata has been positive.
- Arcata has 0.6% less unemployment than Corona.
- Arcata job growth has increased by 7.6% in the past 10 years.
 Corona, CAArcata, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth41.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth17.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Corona    24 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Corona has been a great city to live in the past 15 years. It had a small town feel to it. With the reconstruction of the 91fwy it has made our cross town street into  More

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Over 12 years ago

I like  More

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Over 12 years ago

Nice.  More

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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 12 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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