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Newton, NJ vs Reading, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Reading has been positive.
- Reading has 7.1% less unemployment than Newton.
- Reading job growth has increased by 2.1% in the past 10 years.

Job Market
 Newton, NJReading, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.7%14.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.1%21.0%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.2%-7.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.1%-6.2%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-7.0%-6.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-10.2%-2.1%6.3%

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Reviews for Newton    3 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

newton is not like it used to be. i grew up in newton and moved away for a long time. i moved back, and even though some of the small town charm is still here. i've  More

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We have lived in Newton for the last 30+ years and things have changed quite a bit. Sussex county was an alternative to Morris, Passaic and Bergen counties, but this is  More

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Over 18 years ago

If your going to live in Northern New Jersey, Sussex County is your best option. Hudson County is the most overcrowded area of the entire state. Passaic and Essex  More

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Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 10 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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ZIPS IN NEWTON, NEW JERSEY
07860
ZIPS IN READING, PENNSYLVANIA
19601 19604 19602 19611

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