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Worcester, MA vs Independence, OH

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Independence has been positive.
- Independence has 2.1% more unemployment than Worcester.
- Independence job growth has increased by 9.5% in the past 10 years.
 Worcester, MAIndependence, OHUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock5.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth37.5%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-10.1%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth-6.8%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock-8.0%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth1.0%  Unlock6.3%
Reviews for Worcester    11 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I don't understand why your statistics say there aren't any Hispanics/Latinos in Worcester. I'm Puerto Rican, and I grew up there. There are plenty of Latin people all  More

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Over 13 years ago

Great healthcare statewide, not just in  More

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Though I don't live there, Worcester is a first class bargain for a great first class education! Worcester has at least 10 great colleges and universities in this city,  More

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Reviews for Independence    1 Reviews

Over 4 years ago

Zero diversity. Unfriendly towards those who haven’t spent generations in the community. Schools have declined and teen suicide rates are on the rise. We were once proud  More

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