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Southington, CT vs Meriden, CT

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Meriden has been positive.
- Meriden has 3.3% less unemployment than Southington.
- Meriden job growth has increased by 2.2% in the past 10 years.
 Southington, CTMeriden, CTUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock10.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth30.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.9%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-3.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-0.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth3.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Southington    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

We ahve lived here for 15 yrs and really like the small town atmosphere with many amenities. We are close to major highways to go to "the big"  More

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Over 16 years ago

Southington is a generally overdeveloped city/town (it's right on the line) which is showing it's age, in terms of housing at least. Most of the rental homes and  More

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Reviews for Meriden    14 Reviews

I was born and raise in Meriden, CT. Meriden has gotten way worse. Don't move to Meriden.  More

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Over 9 years ago

Don't move to Meriden. Lived here most of my life and I am moving out. Crime is on the rise and few employment opportunities. A very disjointed population that cares  More

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Over 11 years ago

Traffic patterns and constant disrepair tend to make for long and aggravating commutes. While there are employment gains the quality of the work is significantly  More

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