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Ocean City, NJ vs Spring Lake, NJ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Spring Lake has been positive.
- Spring Lake has 5.7% more unemployment than Ocean City.
- Spring Lake job growth has increased by 0.6% in the past 10 years.
 Ocean City, NJSpring Lake, NJUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth19.1%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-9.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ocean City    3 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

I've spent many summers in OC since the 1970s. It's a wonderful family town...a dry town! No alcohol sales, no bars! Long boardwalk with 2 amusement parks, a water  More

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I adore OC. I live 6 blocks from the beach, 2 from the bay. Beautiful scenery. Peaceful surroundings. Summer resort time is a little hectic, but fun. Winters are  More

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Over 19 years ago

I have summered or lived in Ocean City, NJ since I was born 41 years ago. Change, change, change is the common theme in this city. One constant is safe, family fun! The  More

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Reviews for Spring Lake    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

While Spring Lake is nice enough, it lacks the warmth of it's neighboring town Belmar. Both towns have a mix of multiple generations and make for historic family lines  More

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