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Gainesville, GA vs Hobe Sound, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Hobe Sound has been positive.
- Hobe Sound has 1.1% less unemployment than Gainesville.
- Hobe Sound job growth has increased by 14.6% in the past 10 years.
 Gainesville, GAHobe Sound, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth57.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth4.3%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth39.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Gainesville    6 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Don't know if it is the proximity to Atlanta that keeps prices high or the rural/frugal thinking that keeps housing opportunities at a minimum, but after living here for  More

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I moved to Gainesville,Ga in 2010 from NYC and I have found it's a great place to raise your childrens and a good quality of life.It's a good place to live. Gainesville  More

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Over 16 years ago

This is a great place to live if you like the country feel and enjoy all 4 seasons. Nice people and lots to  More

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Reviews for Hobe Sound    3 Reviews

Having lived in S Florida since 1980s Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Pompano Beach in Broward County moved north into Palm Beach County 1990s (Lake Worth Area, The  More

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Over 8 years ago

boring as  More

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Over 11 years ago

We have lived in Hobe Sound just over 2 years at this point and have not regretted the decision. Hobe Sound is a quieter town that other towns that surround it such as  More

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