Seattle was also the only city above 500,000 population on the list. Heck, the list did not even include Boeing on the stars of our local economy or mention the awesome seafood here!
Also we are the only city on the list in the NFL playoffs and will host the San Fran team for the conference championship! God is on our side!
7. Seattle, Washington > Population: 635,000 (22nd largest) > Credit rating: Aaa, stable > Violent crime per 100,000: 598 (44th lowest) > 2012 Unemployment rate: 6.4% (tied-20th lowest)
Nearly 94% of Seattle adults had a high school diploma in 2012, while just 6.4% of the city’s workforce was unemployed, both considerably better than the respective national rates. The city’s 2012 median household income of $64,473 was also quite high. The Seattle area’s economy has been quite strong in recent years, growing 3.3% in 2011 and 4.6% in 2012, better than most other metro areas. A number of major companies, including Costco, Microsoft, Amazon, and Starbucks are based in or near the city. The metropolitan area is also a major hub of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs, according to the Brookings Institution. Having workers qualified for STEM jobs can attract employers and promote economic growth.
THE REST OF THE LIST
1. Irvine, California
2. Fremont, California
3. Plano, Texas
4. Lincoln, Nebraska
5. Virginia Beach, Virginia
6. Scottsdale, Arizona
8. Austin, Texas
9. Chesapeake, Virginia
10. Raleigh, NC
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