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Hartford, CT vs Meriden, CT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Meriden has been positive.
- Meriden has 4.0% more unemployment than Hartford.
- Meriden job growth has increased by 2.2% in the past 10 years.
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 Hartford, CTMeriden, CTUnited States
 Current Unemployment14.0%10.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth24.3%27.1%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.0%-4.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.8%-3.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-3.2%-0.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.0%2.2%6.3%

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Reviews for Hartford    23 Reviews
Lindsay · Richmond, TX
Love Hart
Over 2 years ago

I love Hartford. Any naysayer is not appreciating the very real and new energy that is revitalizing the city. In conjunction with a wonderful location, relatively mild  More

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Marg · 
cool
Over 3 years ago

Surprised by the low  More

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Grey · Hartford, CT
Hartford - 100 Nuts and a Squirrel
Over 3 years ago

I lived in CT for about 7 years, and this place is depressing, lonely, and boring. My only entertainment in Hartford, were the Library branches for books and movies. The  More

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Reviews for Meriden    14 Reviews
Tia · Meriden, CT
Meriden isn't the best place to move to.
Over 4 years ago

I was born and raise in Meriden, CT. Meriden has gotten way worse. Don't move to Meriden.  More

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KEVIN · Meriden, CT
Stay away
Over 8 years ago

Don't move to Meriden. Lived here most of my life and I am moving out. Crime is on the rise and few employment opportunities. A very disjointed population that cares  More

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Wondering Where · Meriden, CT
Congestion
Over 10 years ago

Traffic patterns and constant disrepair tend to make for long and aggravating commutes. While there are employment gains the quality of the work is significantly  More

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06450 06451
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