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Gulfport, MS vs Jacksonville, AL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Jacksonville has been positive.
- Jacksonville has 3.6% more unemployment than Gulfport.
- Jacksonville job growth has increased by 6.2% in the past 10 years.
 Gulfport, MSJacksonville, ALUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth27.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-3.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Gulfport    15 Reviews

I am a retiree who moved to Gulfport, MS two years ago and am truly enjoying this charming beach town. The crime rate is relatively low as is the cost of living. Yes,  More

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Over 5 years ago

Here is an updated review in 2020. The last review I’ve seen was in 2011. A lot of things have changed. Specifically speaking about Gulfport, the population has grown.  More

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Apparently this forum is a place where people who can't or won't make their lives successful and happy come to blame the place they are living, which in this case is the  More

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Reviews for Jacksonville    2 Reviews

There are around 60 Landlords in this area with varying numbers of apt. units. The list can be obtained from the City of Jacksonville's website. There are a few other  More

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Over 20 years ago

If you like a place that is REALLY quiet and very affordable, this is it. Things that this college town does not offer, that I miss: coffee shops, bakeries/deli's and  More

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