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Lakeport, CA vs Petaluma, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Petaluma has been positive.
- Petaluma has 2.9% more unemployment than Lakeport.
- Petaluma job growth has increased by 6.2% in the past 10 years.
 Lakeport, CAPetaluma, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-9.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Lakeport    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Rural setting, stunningly beautiful and full of wildlife. Off the beaten path due to limited access via three state highways only. No rail; private airport only.  More

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Over 18 years ago

If a slower pace is what you want then Lakeport,Ca. is the place to live. Lakeport lies on the north western shore of Clear lake. (One of the oldest natural lakes in  More

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Over 18 years ago

this is anice small town.Housing though is similar to big city.Isolation is also  More

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Reviews for Petaluma    16 Reviews

I agree with the low star reviews. Been here for 25 years, raised a family and seen everything turn to the left and worse. Weather is glorious, love the old Victorians  More

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We’ve lived here for 3 years and we love it. It has taken some time to grow on us. We moved from SF where we had lived over 15 years, we were not used to one year leases  More

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I’ve lived here a couple of years (after living in others parts of the Bay Area for 15+ years) and I love it! Great neighborhoods, friendly folks, good schools with  More

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