2024 Compare Cities Job Market:
Reading, PA vs Hartford, CT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Hartford has been positive.
- Hartford has 0.8% more unemployment than Reading.
- Hartford job growth has increased by 1.0% in the past 10 years.
 Reading, PAHartford, CTUnited States
 Current Unemployment14.8%14.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth21.0%24.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-7.2%-6.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.2%-4.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-6.0%-3.2%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-2.1%-1.0%6.3%
Reviews for Reading    15 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Having lived in Reading in the 1960's and early 1970's I can definitely say the city has gone downhill as it has in reality been a victim of two major forces; first  More

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Over 10 years ago

Berks County is beautiful in the fall. Cool, crisp air and the trees are a pallet of  More

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Over 11 years ago

Well to start, in the past 8 years ive lived in 7 states, some pros and cons. Tucson I loved in all respects except its not as nice as living in a small town but it  More

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Reviews for Hartford    23 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I love Hartford. Any naysayer is not appreciating the very real and new energy that is revitalizing the city. In conjunction with a wonderful location, relatively mild  More

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Over 3 years ago

Surprised by the low  More

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I lived in CT for about 7 years, and this place is depressing, lonely, and boring. My only entertainment in Hartford, were the Library branches for books and movies. The  More

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