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Melbourne, FL vs Port St. Lucie, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Port St. Lucie has been positive.
- Port St. Lucie has 0.2% more unemployment than Melbourne.
- Port St. Lucie job growth has increased by 25.8% in the past 10 years.
 Melbourne, FLPort St. Lucie, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth40.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock11.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't  More

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I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept.   More

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The rating on here is accurate. Crime is rather high. There's shootings and killings constantly. If you're coming from another state, just check floridatoday.com at  More

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Reviews for Port St. Lucie    53 Reviews

Been here since 2017 and have enjoyed it very much. This is not a 'Big City', so if you're looking for all the big city trappings move on. It's quiet. I have  More

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Raymond · 
Over 5 years ago

We have visited four times and love it so much that we purchased a home here, and move in two weeks! Lets see first the good things. Beautiful weather year around.  More

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Over 6 years ago

Where do I begin. Been here for a few years now and just waiting to retire so I can concentrate on other places. Didn't take more than a year to figure this place out  More

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