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New Port Richey, FL vs Lakeland, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Lakeland has been positive.
- Lakeland has 0.6% less unemployment than New Port Richey.
- Lakeland job growth has increased by 12.8% in the past 10 years.
 New Port Richey, FLLakeland, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment5.0%5.6%6.0%
 Future Job Growth44.3%42.5%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.4%-2.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth1.6%1.5%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth8.7%5.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth21.7%12.8%6.3%
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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Reviews for Lakeland    27 Reviews

Over 3 years ago

I used to live in Lakeland, It is hot, humid, crowded and getting more crowded, Most of the people are rude and unfriendly. I was born in the area and visit sometimes to  More

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Over 3 years ago

been there a few times i love it and i a m planning to ove this  More

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Over 6 years ago

Perhas if one is from this area, it is different I don't know. It is so dull and seems comfortable being so. There isn't much of a variety of people here, which I   More

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