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Wilkes-Barre, PA vs Laconia, NH

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Laconia has been positive.
- Laconia has 8.1% more unemployment than Wilkes-Barre.
- Laconia job growth has increased by 4.7% in the past 10 years.

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 Wilkes-Barre, PALaconia, NHUnited States
 Current Unemployment12.1%4.0%6.0%
 Future Job Growth22.9%25.8%33.5%
 Recent Job Growth-6.1%-5.8%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.1%-4.7%-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth-5.3%-5.6%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth-3.1%-4.7%6.3%

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Reviews for Wilkes-Barre    2 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

I had the privilege of being born and raised here in Wilkes-Barre. Unfortunately, the town has deteriorated tremendously. I shall list pros vs.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Wilkes-Barre was a wonderful place to go to college. With two schools near each other (King's College and Wilkes College) the atmosphere was exciting. The city of itself  More

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Reviews for Laconia    2 Reviews

I lived in Laconia NH for 24 years, born and raised. I left in 2016 because even pre pandemic the area was becoming weak from the drug epidemic, and, starting to re  More

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Friendly neighbors, plenty of restaurants, lakes, skiing, biking, hiking, canoeing and a dog park! The hospital is around the corner and there’s always a beautiful  More

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ZIPS IN WILKES-BARRE, PENNSYLVANIA
18702 18705 18701
ZIPS IN LACONIA, NEW HAMPSHIRE
03246

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