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Kentwood, MI vs Waukee, IA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Waukee has been positive.
- Waukee has 1.5% more unemployment than Kentwood.
- Waukee job growth has increased by 34.3% in the past 10 years.
 Kentwood, MIWaukee, IAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock3.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock12.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth14.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Kentwood    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Love the city, hate the climate. Tough to find a job  More

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cold, freezing winters. however, if you like 4 seasons this is the place to  More

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Over 17 years ago

My husband and I moved to Kentwood after living in West Michigan for 7yrs. through our college years. While we found the cities closer to the coast more conservative  More

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Reviews for Waukee    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

moved here from nj the pace is so different here- lots to do- hills and bike paths, restaurants galore, theaters,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this! Low crime, high education standards, clean/attractive, family-oriented community with generally conservative values. Easy  More

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