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West Branch, MI vs Hartford City, IN

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Hartford City has been positive.
- Hartford City has 3.6% more unemployment than West Branch.
- Hartford City job growth has increased by 11.6% in the past 10 years.
 West Branch, MIHartford City, INUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.9%6.0%
 Future Job Growth16.3%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-7.6%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-5.2%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-9.8%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-7.2%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for West Branch    1 Reviews

Over 16 years ago

pros: affordable cost of living, close to Michigan's lakes and forests cons: no jobs, small town atmosphere, sequestered location, bad winters, I lived in West  More

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Reviews for Hartford City    2 Reviews

I bought a home here in 2021 and lived in the town for close to a year until January 2023. Looking at the big picture it is a pretty good place to live. Would rate it  More

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Over 7 years ago

Hartford City is a quiet small town. Off the beaten path but within commuting distance to Muncie and Marion. Most people know each other. Hardworking people. Most are  More

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