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Independence, OR vs Woodburn, OR

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Woodburn has been positive.
- Woodburn has 0.3% more unemployment than Independence.
- Woodburn job growth has increased by 9.6% in the past 10 years.
 Independence, ORWoodburn, ORUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.6%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock5.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth14.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Independence    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

For a town of ~9k people the amenities are good; this is also helped by state college Western Oregon University in the neighboring city of Monmouth(all within a 3-mile  More

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Over 17 years ago

Independence is a small town with a friendly feel. Great place to live if you want to get away from the fast pace of a big city. After living here for eight years  More

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Reviews for Woodburn    3 Reviews

I have enjoyed the close proximity to both Portland & Salem Oregon. The outdoor recreation & walking trails are wonderful. It’s a moderate sized town w/ good  More

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I have enjoyed the close proximity to both Portland & Salem Oregon. The outdoor recreation & walking trails are wonderful. It’s a moderate sized town w/ good  More

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This is one of the best towns for getting drunk in I have ever known, the cops leave you the hell alone, and they don't get all bent out of shape over public pissing,  More

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