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Newark, OH vs South Portland, ME

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Highlights
- Job Growth in South Portland has been positive.
- South Portland has 0.7% less unemployment than Newark.
- South Portland job growth has increased by 1.9% in the past 10 years.
 Newark, OHSouth Portland, MEUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-0.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Newark    7 Reviews

I have lived here in Newark for over nine and a half years. This isn't the best place to live. Sure there's historical buildings, including the courthouse, and the  More

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We retired to Newark, coming from the ‘burbs of the Chicago area. People we meet are surprised to hear that someone would choose Newark to retire to, but as newcomers  More

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This city is good for the older generation, rtetiring, and folks that wont mind settling in an affordable-yet-boring town. Crime is going up. Poverty increasing, and  More

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Reviews for South Portland    1 Reviews

Over 12 years ago

The Greater Portland area has a very livable climate in the summer, some of spring & fall, but winters are usually a bear. There's lots of outdoor things to do nearby  More

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