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Monroe, CT vs Caribou, ME

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Caribou has been positive.
- Caribou has 1.5% more unemployment than Monroe.
- Caribou job growth has increased by 12.8% in the past 10 years.
 Monroe, CTCaribou, MEUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth26.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Monroe    5 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

Monroe is an old Fairfield County village, considered the "boonies" as late as 1978, that has grown into a medium size town. The influx of transients- mostly corporate  More

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Over 16 years ago

Monroe is lacking the usual New England charm that many surrounding towns have. While parts of the Town are pretty, there are many run down shacks and unpleasant  More

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Over 16 years ago

Half the town's government is made up of school teaches, so naturally, 90% of the budget goes to them. Property taxes are typically $8000.00, and then you add personal  More

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Reviews for Caribou    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Don't believe the exaggerations about cold. April signals end of snow. First snowfall comes in November. May through September are very nice, unless you like HOT  More

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Over 19 years ago

You have 4 seasons to  More

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