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Lawrence, MA vs Worcester, MA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Worcester has been positive.
- Worcester has 6.9% more unemployment than Lawrence.
- Worcester job growth has increased by 1.0% in the past 10 years.
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 Lawrence, MAWorcester, MAUnited States
 Current Unemployment14.5%7.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth33.3%37.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-8.8%-8.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.5%-6.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-5.4%-4.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.9%1.0%6.3%

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Reviews for Lawrence    1 Reviews
Tim · Lawrence, MA
One of the last affordable places in metro Boston
Over 18 years ago

Natives of the Boston area tend to be a bit provincial and quick to judge people by where they live. Lawrence has had some down years. It lacks the sterling reputation  More

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Reviews for Worcester    11 Reviews
Ted · Cleveland, OH
Incorrect about Worcester
Over 10 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Mary · Worcester, MA
Healthcare Choices
Over 12 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Fran · Lancaster, PA
Worcester Bargain Education & Arts Mecca
Over 14 years ago

Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

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ZIPS IN LAWRENCE, MASSACHUSETTS
01841 01843 01840
ZIPS IN WORCESTER, MASSACHUSETTS
01604 01605 01602 01610 01609 01603 01606 01607 01608
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