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Northampton, MA vs Smyrna, DE

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Smyrna has been positive.
- Smyrna has 3.0% less unemployment than Northampton.
- Smyrna job growth has increased by 9.8% in the past 10 years.
 Northampton, MASmyrna, DEUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock1.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Northampton    6 Reviews

I was born in Northampton in the 1960"s and have lived other places but always came back to live here. My two children were born here too. What draws be back to  More

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The greater Northampton, MA area is generally a pretty good place to live, if you're interested in Western MA or southern New England in general. MA is more affordable  More

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Northampton is a very progressive, diverse, liberal small city where you will find so much to do in just the downtown area alone. Music, shopping, restaurants, bars,  More

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Reviews for Smyrna    3 Reviews

I moved here 2 years ago and enjoy the friendly people, affordable homes, and attractions ranging from wildlife refuges and historic sites to ocean beaches and lively  More

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Over 7 years ago

Smyrna, like any town other than Newark, is very unsophisticated, boring, unfriendly, and uneducated. I've resided in many states and Delaware will be the state that I  More

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Smyrna is a small town with the small town feel. It is great place for retirees or someone who have lived here all their lives. You have to work in either Philly, Dover,  More

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