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Layton, UT vs Surprise, AZ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Surprise has been positive.
- Surprise has 4.1% less unemployment than Layton.
- Surprise job growth has increased by 27.2% in the past 10 years.
 Layton, UTSurprise, AZUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth41.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth2.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock14.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth24.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Layton    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

utah is a good place to live  More

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I can honestly say that there aren't any bad neighborhoods here. I frequently walk to work before sunrise or after sunset, and no one has ever bothered me in the least.  More

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I really love Layton. I moved here because my husband is a US Marine and received orders to Hill AFB on independent duty. Layton is close to everything you could want  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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