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Medford, OR vs Newark, NJ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Newark has been positive.
- Newark has 6.0% less unemployment than Medford.
- Newark job growth has increased by 3.3% in the past 10 years.
 Medford, ORNewark, NJUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock13.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth43.9%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-4.9%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth11.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Medford    51 Reviews

Our family moved to Medford in early 2017 and we cannot wait to leave. Every summer since we arrived has been filled with oppressive and persistent smoke to the point  More

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My husband and I semi-retired here in 2014 after considering several around the same size in terms of population. We love the four seasons here as well as the gorgeous  More

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We have lived here for 12 years now and find it to be a great place to live. When I read a post that blames Trump for the homeless population and how, "things will be  More

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Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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