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Granite Bay, CA vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Surprise has been positive.
- Surprise has 1.2% less unemployment than Granite Bay.
- Surprise job growth has increased by 27.2% in the past 10 years.
 Granite Bay, CASurprise, AZUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth36.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock14.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth12.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Granite Bay    2 Reviews

Love it here! School system is fantastic! The people are friendly. We’re seated right next to Folsom lake & the Sierra Nevadas. It’s gorgeous here. I’m grateful to  More

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Consider Granite Bay among your choices to relocate. It is centrally located between highways 50 and 80 for easy commuting. It is 1/2 hour to the international airport.  More

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Reviews for Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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