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Ocean Shores, WA vs University Place, WA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in University Place has been positive.
- University Place has 3.3% more unemployment than Ocean Shores.
- University Place job growth has increased by 11.2% in the past 10 years.
 Ocean Shores, WAUniversity Place, WAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth34.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-2.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-1.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock6.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Ocean Shores    7 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

We are going on our 3rd year in OS. We love the small town feel, the low stress and feeling of safety. This is all for the winter months mind you. In the summer, it is a  More

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Over 10 years ago

Wonderful beach town.... we're going into our second year and I disagree with the grocery store comments and the weather. Yes, it rains or drizzles on occasion, but the  More

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We invested in Ocean Shores as a second home to spend our weekends after the work week stress. I'm also a property manager that works in Washington, Oregon and  More

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Reviews for University Place    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

University Place is a great supporter of public schools. The community values good education and has no problem supporting funding for schools. This does create higher  More

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