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Scotch Plains, NJ vs Colonia, NJ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Colonia has been positive.
- Colonia has 1.1% more unemployment than Scotch Plains.
- Colonia job growth has increased by 3.4% in the past 10 years.
 Scotch Plains, NJColonia, NJUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.7%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.6%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-3.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-1.5%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Scotch Plains    2 Reviews

I've lived in the city for about 5 years now and I've enjoyed it, it's close to new york and my son likes the schools as "the teachers are friendly and nice" (In His  More

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Over 11 years ago

To see it is to believe it. Scotch Plains is definitely one of the best towns that New Jersey has to offer.  More

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Reviews for Colonia    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Colonia is a nice place to live, great neighbors and a nice place overall. This is of course a district of Woodbridge Township, which has a higher amount of crime than  More

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