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Oakland, CA vs Larkspur, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Larkspur has been positive.
- Larkspur has 2.9% more unemployment than Oakland.
- Larkspur job growth has increased by 0.6% in the past 10 years.
 Oakland, CALarkspur, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth35.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-10.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth6.9%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Oakland    38 Reviews

I move to Oakland 20yrs ago with high hopes, loved the geography of the city, the diversity is outstanding, and the charm of the older homes is wonderful. When I  More

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Over 4 years ago

Fun place to visit. Little rough is some areas- a lot to do  More

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I moved to Oakland because of its racial diversity in the early eighties although I've seen some ups and downs in this visually beautiful city, it has never been as bad  More

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Reviews for Larkspur    4 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Wonderful. safe, clean, beautiful, great  More

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Over 18 years ago

With a population that is 90.37% white, 0.84% black, 4.48% asian, 0.24% native american, and 4.07% 'Other', I would hardly claim that Larkspur is  More

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Over 18 years ago

We really like the area in and around Larkspur, including San Anselmo and Fairfax. In particular, there is access to spectacular open spaces for hiking, biking, etc.  More

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