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Severn, MD vs Arcata, CA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Arcata has been positive.
- Arcata has 1.8% less unemployment than Severn.
- Arcata job growth has increased by 7.6% in the past 10 years.
 Severn, MDArcata, CAUnited States
 Current Unemployment4.9%6.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth32.7%31.3%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.2%-9.0%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-2.2%-9.1%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth1.6%-7.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth9.8%-7.6%6.3%
Reviews for Severn    7 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

We've lived in Severn for 25 years and we really enjoy the convenience. Schools are good, shopping is excellent and it's close to everything ... malls, grocery stores,  More

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Over 10 years ago

now its extremely crowded, over populated, poor road infrastructure and Maryland is OUTRAGEOUSLY  More

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Over 14 years ago

In general, Severn is a fine place to be, in a state that has a lot to  More

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Reviews for Arcata    17 Reviews

Pros: Nature hikes Cons: One of highest crime rates in the nation. Opioid epidemic going on (you’ll regularly witness drug deals and ppl doing drugs) No  More

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It takes a special set of preferences to select Arcata. Is this you? - You love clouds and fog. You are happy if you see the sun maybe 10-20 times a year. - Chilly  More

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Over 10 years ago

I've lived in Humboldt for over 30 yrs and know all the areas well. Arcata is the jewel of Humboldt due to having a university and many liberal creative people. There is  More

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