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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs St. Augustine, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in St. Augustine has been positive.
- St. Augustine has 0.4% more unemployment than Fort Walton Beach.
- St. Augustine job growth has increased by 40.9% in the past 10 years.
 Fort Walton Beach, FLSt. Augustine, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth46.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock16.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Fort Walton Beach    10 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Ive lived in Fort Walton for atleast 15yrs.Ive seen the good days(early to late 200's)and now the bad.If you move here,youd better make atleast $10,000 a month.These  More

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I would like to know if Fort Walton Beach is a better place to live rather than busy Clearwater FL. We want to re-locate to a quieter city with all the amenities of a  More

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FWB is great for its beautiful beaches and saltwater fishing. It's also easy to move around town except during rush hour (yes, we have a rush hour - but it literally  More

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Reviews for St. Augustine    25 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I have lived her for 19 years and cannot leave for various reasons but would if I could. When we first moved here it was quiet, affordable and had good restaurant  More

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Over 5 years ago

Great area, but in decline due to the number of tristate refugees who are moving here in droves and ruining a once charming area just like they have done in South  More

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Over 5 years ago

Completely overcrowded place to live. It takes 40 min to go 4 miles. Don't live  More

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