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Takoma Park, MD vs Kensington, MD

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Kensington has been positive.
- Kensington has 0.0% more unemployment than Takoma Park.
- Kensington job growth has increased by 2.2% in the past 10 years.
 Takoma Park, MDKensington, MDUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.7%6.0%
 Future Job Growth31.0%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-6.5%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-2.4%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth2.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Takoma Park    4 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

I have been a resident of Takoma Park since 1987. During that time, I have watched it change from a haven for artists and musicians to a yuppified, pretentious,  More

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Over 17 years ago

Very  More

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Over 18 years ago

Walk to the Metro, to stores, to  More

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Reviews for Kensington    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

Not as expensive as Chevy Chase, Bethesda or upper NW, but very clean safe affordable and close in to  More

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Over 15 years ago

too expensive, but great  More

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I have lived in Kensington for the last couple of years. This place is great-virtually no crime, close to DC, shops and parks, excellent schools, metro and commuter  More

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