Foxborough Unemployment Rate Continues to Drop

Local city and town unemployment statistics for Massachusetts were released yesterday, May 24, from the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. The report showed that the total unemployment rate statewide in April was 7.8 percent, down 0.2 of a percentage point from the 8.0 percent March rate. The preliminary April job estimates show 3,228,000 jobs in Massachusetts, an increase of 19,500 jobs. The private sector added 20,500 jobs.

The Massachusetts unemployment rate remains below the national rate, which is 9.0 percent. In April, the number of Massachusetts residents employed grew and those unemployed decreased resulting in a decline in the unemployment rate. Trends for the labor force, unemployed residents, employed residents, the unemployment rate and jobs continue to indicate improvement for the Commonwealth's economy.

Over-the-month, Construction jobs increased in all twelve areas in which job estimates are published while eleven areas posted a gain in Leisure and Hospitality jobs.

The town of Foxborough showed a decrease in the report for unemployment. The unemployment rate dropped in Foxborough from 7.3% in March to 6.5% in April – well below both the state and national average. Year over year, the unemployment rate in Foxborough is down 1.0%.

Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick released a statement regarding the local city and town unemployment statistics for Massachusetts. 

“The recent job statistics serve as hopeful news once again that the Commonwealth is continuing its robust recovery. We have added jobs across nearly all sectors, and our unemployment rate has fallen more than a full point below the national average -- signs that our record investments in infrastructure, education, and innovation are paying off," said Patrick. "We also recognize that our work is not done, and that there are those out there still seeking a better way. For them, we continue to fight every day to ensure that everyone seeking a job can find one."