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Wellsboro, PA vs Harrisburg, PA

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Harrisburg has been positive.
- Harrisburg has 5.5% less unemployment than Wellsboro.
- Harrisburg job growth has increased by 2.3% in the past 10 years.
 Wellsboro, PAHarrisburg, PAUnited States
 Current Unemployment7.9%13.4%6.0%
 Future Job Growth13.5%21.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-4.9%-5.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-4.6%-3.8%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-9.8%-3.5%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.5%-2.3%6.3%
Reviews for Wellsboro    2 Reviews

Wellsboro used to be a fantastic place to live and I still prefer it over anywhere else I've lived during my 66 years, but the natural gas frackers are really changing  More

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Over 11 years ago

I've lived in Wellsboro for 2 years having moved from NJ. It is quite a culture shock being in such a small town. Main street is cute. There are fun shops, if you are  More

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Reviews for Harrisburg    23 Reviews

I wouldn't recommend Harrisburg. I currently live here, but I'm moving to Lancaster in a month. The problem with Harrisburg is that many long-term residents often refer  More

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Over 7 years ago

I moved to Harrisburg right after college and have been here for about 6 years now. This city is OK. Downtown has some nicer restaurants, but still has just as many  More

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Having lived here many years I've noticed that some people are very nice but most won't give you the time of day.Due to many years of "lifetime" politicians, the city is  More

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