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Gainesville, FL vs Viera West, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Viera West has been positive.
- Viera West has 0.1% more unemployment than Gainesville.
- Viera West job growth has increased by 12.0% in the past 10 years.
 Gainesville, FLViera West, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth39.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock8.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth7.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Gainesville    60 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I've lived here most of my life. It's changed a lot, and a lot of the locals don't like it. Because it's home to one of the largest universities in the country, we see a  More

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Lovely diverse city! People is nice and there is always something to do. Outdoors activities are awesome! The springs are beautiful and there are plenty of hiking  More

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Gainesville has the highest taxes and electrical rates in the state. The city is run by a bunch of liberals who have no idea what they are doing. Crime and homelessness  More

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Reviews for Viera West    3 Reviews

The people that live in Viera feel ENTITLED and feel they are better than  More

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Over 7 years ago

Not a good town to raise a child or family. Just white people town with not manners. Everything is just about money. Material town. Mostly everybody is rude and lonely.  More

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In the recent 10 years, Viera has seen a lot of growth. The Avenue for starters, has been expanded. The Avenue is an outdoor shopping mall. Or at least that is what it  More

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