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Gig Harbor, WA vs Portsmouth, NH

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Portsmouth has been positive.
- Portsmouth has 4.0% more unemployment than Gig Harbor.
- Portsmouth job growth has increased by 6.3% in the past 10 years.
 Gig Harbor, WAPortsmouth, NHUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock2.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth41.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth3.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.1%-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 Portsmouth    7 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I was up in Portsmouth a couple years ago visiting from Florida. I loved how I was able to prk the car, get out and have numerous bars/restaurants, clothing stores, etc  More

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Over 16 years ago

Portsmouth is full of history, art, interesting shops, restaurants and the best  More

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Over 18 years ago

Portsmouth is a beautiful historic town settled right on the seacoast. Excellent restaurants, great cafes and shops, and picturesque streets make this a wonderful city  More

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