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Norton Shores, MI vs Kentwood, MI

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- Job Growth in Kentwood has been positive.
- Kentwood has 3.0% more unemployment than Norton Shores.
- Kentwood job growth has increased by 14.1% in the past 10 years.
 Norton Shores, MIKentwood, MIUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth26.8%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.9%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth4.0%  Unlock6.3%
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Reviews for Norton Shores    1 Reviews
Jake · Muskegon, MI
Can be kind of harsh
Over 19 years ago

I grew up here and really enjoy certain things about it, but I hate how hot and cold it can  More

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Reviews for Kentwood    4 Reviews
Sandy · Grand Rapids, MI
Job Search
Over 16 years ago

Love the city, hate the climate. Tough to find a job  More

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micoa · Grand Rapids, MI
in search of warmer weather
Over 17 years ago

cold, freezing winters. however, if you like 4 seasons this is the place to  More

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Erin · Grand Rapids, MI
Close enough to GR...
Over 17 years ago

My husband and I moved to Kentwood after living in West Michigan for 7yrs. through our college years. While we found the cities closer to the coast more conservative  More

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