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Somerville, NJ vs Edgewater, NJ

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Edgewater has been positive.
- Edgewater has 1.1% less unemployment than Somerville.
- Edgewater job growth has increased by 1.9% in the past 10 years.
 Somerville, NJEdgewater, NJUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock7.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth23.7%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.4%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

Over 19 years ago

Nice community with the shore an hour away as well as NYC. Good schools. Noted for equestrian events. Jackie O lived not to far from here. Prices of homes have gone  More

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I love living in Somerville, which offers the charm of a small town and all of the conveniences of a larger city. Its charming Victorial architecture and a lively Main  More

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Over 19 years ago

The cost of living in Somerville is out of control. Sadly, you don't get much in return for the extremely high taxes you pay. There's an accident waiting to happen on  More

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Reviews for Edgewater    4 Reviews

I used to live in NYC. The prices now in rent, resturaunts and stores has become exorbitant. Edgewater has the quality of NYC at lesser prices. Plus it has  More

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Over 15 years ago

The housing in Edgewater has become pricey and beautiful in a great area right next to New York City. It has gotten crowed over the last 5 years. It is a great place  More

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Over 17 years ago

I'm a big fan, although a a matter of principle I don't believe in boosterism. There are hundreds of wonderful places to live. Edgewater, thankfully, happens to be one  More

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