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Pleasant Grove, UT vs Poway, CA

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- Job Growth in Poway has been positive.
- Poway has 2.1% less unemployment than Pleasant Grove.
- Poway job growth has increased by 1.0% in the past 10 years.
 Pleasant Grove, UTPoway, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth49.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth0.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-7.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth32.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Pleasant Grove    3 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

close to good biking  More

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Pleasant Grove has a small-town feel, but is very near to the large cities of Provo, Orem, and American Fork, with SLC just about 45 min away. It is a lovely, clean town  More

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Over 18 years ago

One of the reasons I moved to Pleasant Grove is minimal traffic. There are some tough spots, but mostly little traffic, no traffic jams and almost no  More

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Reviews for Poway    10 Reviews

Over 5 years ago

Poway is a great place to live. People are friendly, neighbors watch out for each other. Great trails, beautiful views. Love to hear the birds. Family oriented. Yes  More

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Over 6 years ago

Moved here 37 years ago and love the birds singing in the morning, minimal traffic noise, and convenience to Carmel Mountain Ranch for shopping. Easy access to the  More

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I've lived here for 30 years. Back 30 years ago it was great. Small town, friendly people, etc. NOW Traffic is pretty bad but still better than most of SD county. I'm  More

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