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San Marcos, CA vs Penn Valley, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Penn Valley has been positive.
- Penn Valley has 0.2% more unemployment than San Marcos.
- Penn Valley job growth has increased by 0.7% in the past 10 years.
 San Marcos, CAPenn Valley, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Future Job Growth38.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-7.0%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth10.8%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for San Marcos    5 Reviews

Just an amazing place to live. I have lived in 7 states and almost countless cities. Sam Marcos is one of the best. This is literally the longest place I have lived  More

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Over 15 years ago

Is this area to expensive for the average income retired  More

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Over 18 years ago

Beautiful Mediterranean climate with bright sunshine and ocean breazes. City is just 15 minutes away from the  More

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Reviews for Penn Valley    1 Reviews

Over 18 years ago

I lived in Penn Valley for 8 years and found it offered numerous positive attributes. Located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountain range, Penn Valley is above  More

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