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Wells, ME vs Newport, RI

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- Job Growth in Newport has been positive.
- Newport has 0.3% more unemployment than Wells.
- Newport job growth has increased by 4.5% in the past 10 years.
 Wells, MENewport, RIUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock6.8%6.0%
 Future Job Growth44.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-8.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.5%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-5.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth9.7%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Wells    2 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

Although it is getting crowded, Wells is beautiful in summer. long sandy beaches and of course the ocean. The water is cold, so lounging more than swimming is  More

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Over 16 years ago

2007-2009 has been full of snow storms November to  More

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Reviews for Newport    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

newport rocks if you wanna drink and eat and spend a lot of  More

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Over 18 years ago

The Newport area is very beautiful place to live in and the population is just the right size to raise a family. Lots to do. Unfortunately the cost of housing is  More

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Newport RI is a famous and historic seaport town, but like many New England cities, the past blends with the present in very appealing ways. It is a walking town that  More

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