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Newark, NJ vs Jefferson, NJ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Jefferson has been positive.
- Jefferson has 6.8% more unemployment than Newark.
- Jefferson job growth has increased by 5.0% in the past 10 years.
 Newark, NJJefferson, NJUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.2%6.0%
 Future Job Growth18.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.3%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.4%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-6.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.3%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Newark    26 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Newark is straight garbage.  More

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Newark's Ironbound is extremely dangerous, there is a lot of crime, the police are just good at hiding it. It usually doesn't happen on Ferry St., but does 1/2 block  More

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Over 12 years ago

I have worked and lived in Newark for 20 years. I raised 3 children. Two of my children went on to college, graudated with Accountant Degree and the other one in  More

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Reviews for Jefferson    2 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Low taxes, GREAT schools, Wonderful recreation in and out of schools. Excellent teachers and staff. In and around Lake Hopatcong, fishing, boating and beaches  More

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Over 17 years ago

Great place to live in Morris County, NJ. Year round entertainment both indoors and outdoors. Great youth sports programs thru high school. Hunting, fishing etc. On  More

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