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Gig Harbor, WA vs Barrington, IL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Barrington has been positive.
- Barrington has 1.6% less unemployment than Gig Harbor.
- Barrington job growth has increased by 3.9% in the past 10 years.
 Gig Harbor, WABarrington, ILUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth41.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth3.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth15.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Gig Harbor    18 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Moved from Chicago and never regretted it for a moment. Live out in the country, Key Peninsula, and love the country lifestyle. Surrounded by beauty and never have grown  More

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Over 6 years ago

Beautiful city to  More

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Over 7 years ago

I’ve lived here for five months. I’m 66 years old and this has been the nicest summer of my entire life. It’s been beautiful every single day. I live out on key  More

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Reviews for Barrington    4 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Beautiful gated community with lake, golf course with restaurant and tennis courts.   More

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The best thing in Barrington is the Metra Train, which will take you 50 minutes to Chicago Eastbound or you can take the train to historic Woodstock! Otherwise, you  More

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Over 17 years ago

Very Nice if you like the change of  More

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