Top 10 Cities For Job Growth in 2009
Employment figures released this morning show that the economy has now shed 3.6 million jobs since December 2007, included close to half that in the last 3 months alone. The Unemployment Rate is now 7.6%. This is not great news if you are a Boeing, WAMU, Starbucks or Microsoft worker who just got laid off. And if you were in the long line at the latest job fair at Qwest field, you may or may not think this post will be helpful, but it seems like positive news compared to many other lcoations.
But jobs aren't fading in every housing market equally.
As reported by Ajilon Professional Staffing, there are still areas around the country in which unemployment rates are low and job outlooks are strong.
Led by Madison, WI, Ajilon calls them "10 Cities For Job Growth in 2009" and they are:
- Madison, WI
- Washington, D.C.
- Boston, MA
- Richmond, VA
- Milwaukee, WI
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Baltimore, MD
- Seattle, WA
- Houston, TX
- Dallas, TX
There's no common denominator uniting the list -- cities are buffered by industries as varied as healthcare, energy, and technology. However, it's worth noting that -- in each of these 10 towns -- housing markets seem to be performing above-average versus the rest of the nation.
Clearly, there's a link between jobs and housing. So our economy is clearly not as great as it has been, but we are fortunate that it is no where near as bad as some other places in our country. To talk about the housing market in Renton or view community and school reports, call the Gary McNinch Team Realtor Keller Williams Renton.
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