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Erie, PA vs Lakewood, NY

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lakewood has been positive.
- Lakewood has 3.3% more unemployment than Erie.
- Lakewood job growth has increased by 17.5% in the past 10 years.
 Erie, PALakewood, NYUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth14.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-11.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-9.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Erie    28 Reviews

Erie is a hidden gem with something for everyone. Presque isle state park draws about as many visitors as Yellowstone and more than My. Rushmore. Outdoors are covered  More

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K · Erie, PA
Over 2 years ago

I've lived in Erie for 13 years. PROS: - Presque Isle - Shopping options on Peach Street - Great fishing - The Otters and SeaWolves - Decent food scene - 3  More

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Over 6 years ago

I've lived in numerous cities and towns around the country and traveled to countless others. Erie, PA remains, surprisingly, my favorite place to live, work and play.  More

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Reviews for Lakewood    1 Reviews

I am a real estate broker in the Lakewood, NY area and have spent most of my life here. I moved away for a while but came back to raise a family. As a realtor, I spend  More

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