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Mount Pleasant, MI vs Shelby township, MI

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Shelby township has been positive.
- Shelby township has 2.5% less unemployment than Mount Pleasant.
- Shelby township job growth has increased by 3.3% in the past 10 years.
 Mount Pleasant, MIShelby township, MIUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock8.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth26.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-11.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-8.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Mount Pleasant    8 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Mt. Pleasant is the home to Central Michigan University. Much of its economy is tied to the University or the casino. The rest is just service jobs for college students  More

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Over 16 years ago

Lived in Mount Pleasant for two years. I could not find a job. I wasn't a student at the local college nor a member of the reservation that Mount Pleasant is on. I have  More

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As a citizen of Mount Pleasant for nearly ten years, I have seen it grow considerably, particularly in the last five years. Home of Central Michigan University, it's  More

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Reviews for Shelby Township    3 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

We have the opportunity to enjoy four beautiful seasons. Fall is gorgeous and my favorite time here in  More

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Too much  More

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Over 17 years ago

Shelby Twp, being our residence for the past 14 years has overall been a great place to raise a family. There is great community spirit. The school systems tends to be  More

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