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Fair Oaks, CA vs Gold River, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Gold River has been positive.
- Gold River has 0.0% more unemployment than Fair Oaks.
- Gold River job growth has increased by 7.8% in the past 10 years.
 Fair Oaks, CAGold River, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Fair Oaks    7 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I grew up in the little section nestled near the hospital, It's more citrus heights than it is fair oaks but i get in on a technicality. I loved growing up here, hella  More

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Moved here in June and am leaving in September. Not an ideal place. Sacramento county is one of the worst. Move to Placer county, much better amenities. There are NO  More

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Over 17 years ago

I've lived in Orangevale, CA for about 10 years. Fair Oaks is right next door and ever since I've lived in the area I have LOVED Fair Oaks. The homes off of Winding Way  More

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Reviews for Gold River    1 Reviews

Great school K-8 and located in the award-winning Rio Americano High School. Close to the American River Parkway and shopping is close...conveniently near Highway  More

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