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Melbourne, FL vs St. Pete Beach, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in St. Pete Beach has been positive.
- St. Pete Beach has 0.3% more unemployment than Melbourne.
- St. Pete Beach job growth has increased by 9.1% in the past 10 years.
 Melbourne, FLSt. Pete Beach, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth40.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock0.3%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Melbourne    28 Reviews

Over 5 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 St. Pete Beach    6 Reviews

We are looking to relocate to Tampa St Pete's Beach Florida, We are an interracial couple, he is black & I am white, Is this excepted in these areas?  More

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Over 15 years ago

St Pete, Tampa area has great bike nights all over. Can ride all  More

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Over 17 years ago

I look out my window and wave at the Dolphins frolicking by! Walk or cycle to totally unspoiled beaches lined with dunes, sea oats and resort hotels. Blue skies and  More

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