2024 Compare Cities Economy:
New Bedford, MA vs New Port Richey, FL

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Highlights
- Household income in New Port Richey, is 20% less than it is in New Bedford and is 71% below the National Average.
- New Bedford unemployment rate is 10.2%.
- New Port Richey unemployment rate is 5.0%.
 New Bedford, MANew Port Richey, FLUnited States
 Unemployment Rate10.2%5.0%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth3.6%2.4%1.6%
 Future Job Growth32.7%44.3%33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.3%7.0%6.2%
 Income Taxes5.1%0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$27,583$27,379$37,638
 Household Income$50,581$40,319$69,021
 Family Median Income$62,189$47,757$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 New Bedford, MANew Port Richey, FLUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K15.4%13.9%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K5.7%5.9%3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K10.6%15.6%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K9.5%13.9%8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K8.1%15.0%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K7.4%8.6%7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K8.5%7.6%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K13.2%7.6%12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K13.3%7.9%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K5.1%2.0%7.8%
 Income greater than 200K3.1%2.0%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 New Bedford, MANew Port Richey, FLUnited States
 Management, business, finance8.2%9.7%16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science3.5%3.8%6.5%
 Community, social services2.2%0.6%1.8%
 Legal0.6%1.5%1.2%
 Education, library4.6%4.1%6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment0.9%1.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology5.3%6.0%6.2%
 Healthcare support7.8%4.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement2.5%3.1%2.1%
 Food preparation, serving6.7%7.1%5.4%
 Building maintenance5.0%6.9%3.6%
 Personal care2.1%2.8%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support20.4%24.3%20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry1.4%0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair10.5%13.2%8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving18.3%11.1%13.1%
Reviews for New Bedford    5 Reviews

Grew up here, returned here to assist family after lining/working South of Boston, San Diego, then North of Boston respectively. Outside of the quaint/Historic Downtown  More

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Over 12 years ago

Cold  More

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Over 14 years ago

While unemployment is always a problem here, this city is no worse than any other old Northeastern city. Yes, we do have crime and bad areas, just as any other city  More

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Reviews for New Port Richey    21 Reviews

I lived in a neighboring area for years. NPR is known for being the dumpy area. Very dirty in most places, lots of violent crimes, and of course it’s cheaper than  More

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Over 7 years ago

This is a very friendly, safe community. The people are nice. Sims Park is growing every year. The Police are Friendly,and keep us safe. It is pet friendly  More

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Over 8 years ago

I've lived here for quite some time now. The weather is beautiful. They have a nice aquatic center but you must live within the city limits for it to be affordable. I  More

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