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Lakeport, CA vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Surprise has been positive.
- Surprise has 1.2% more unemployment than Lakeport.
- Surprise job growth has increased by 27.2% in the past 10 years.
 Lakeport, CASurprise, AZUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock14.8%-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 Surprise    52 Reviews

I have lived in Surprise, Az. For the past 21 years. One of the best cities to live in Az. From the police department to maintaining the streets & freeways. One thing I  More

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I am an Arizona native - 55 years - and have lived in Surprise since 2003. I wouldn't live anywhere else! I have watched this place grow and prosper. It is very family  More

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Over 11 years ago

The city of surprise is a beautiful place. It would not be a good place to live however. They have a young eager police force. You are taking a BIG risk driving  More

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