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Lafayette, CO vs Wheat Ridge, CO

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Wheat Ridge has been positive.
- Wheat Ridge has 2.2% less unemployment than Lafayette.
- Wheat Ridge job growth has increased by 6.7% in the past 10 years.
 Lafayette, COWheat Ridge, COUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth46.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth6.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth30.9%  Unlock6.3%
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The City of Lafayette is trying to be attractive and desirable, so that's something. Being on the outskirts of Boulder and metro Denver has the benefits of quick access  More

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can't say enough good things about Lafayette - it is next to Louisville CO which has been voted the best place to live by Money Magazine.   More

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