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New River, AZ vs Flagstaff, AZ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Flagstaff has been positive.
- Flagstaff has 0.2% more unemployment than New River.
- Flagstaff job growth has increased by 10.5% in the past 10 years.
 New River, AZFlagstaff, AZUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth45.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.4%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth5.1%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock2.1%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth24.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for New River    3 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Air quality should be the most important part of where you decide to live. New River is smog  More

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As New River resident and RealtorĀ® for 14 years there are many reasons why I love calling New River home: the fresh air, the mountain views, the wildlife, the starry  More

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Over 13 years ago

thinking of moving and retiring in New River from  More

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Reviews for Flagstaff    50 Reviews

Amber · 

Flagstaff is absolutely the perfect place to call home. Especially for families. 4 perfectly balanced seasons. None too extreme and all beautiful. Ridiculously safe!  More

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Leah · 

I've lived here for one year and have to move because the cost to rent here is astronomical. I've been paying $2550/month and now for a comparable home it is $2900 and  More

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Every place depends on what you are looking for. So I will say a bit about me so you can assess where the review is coming from. I am a professional, single, female  More

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