Where you live is more important than ever before when it comes to finding a decent job. Having the ideal résumé is no longer enough to get a good job.
A survey that was conducted not too long ago by the financial data company SmartAsset examined 348 communities in the United States to determine which ones have the most robust job markets. Using the most recent information from the United States Census Bureau (2023), the study investigated a wide range of topics, including but not limited to the following: rates of unemployment and pay growth; opportunities for working remotely; commute times; and even access to health insurance.
In what places can people find the most promising chances for their careers?
It is simple to understand why Bend, Oregon topped the list. Considering that Bend has had a staggering 44% growth in median income from the year 2020 and a low unemployment rate of just 3.1%, the city’s job economy is prospering. When you consider that the average commute time is only sixteen minutes and that nearly twenty-seven percent of residents work from home, it is easy to see why this city, which is well-known for its lovely outdoor lifestyle, is at the top of the pack.
A significant fifty percent increase in median income from the year 2020 to the year 2023 was the reason that Richmond, Virginia emerged in second place with the biggest earnings rise in the whole research. You should keep an eye on this city on the East Coast if you are interested in rapidly increasing your income.
Not only did Santa Clara, California, stand out for its relatively high salary growth, but it also stood out for the fact that over 89 percent of its workers have health insurance that is supplied by their employers, which was the highest percentage in the survey.
Wichita Falls, Texas is the greatest place to live if you are looking for a location that offers a short commute. Getting to work takes only fourteen minutes for those who live there.
The following is a more in-depth look at the top ten cities in the United States that currently have the best job markets:
Sunnyvale, California
- Unemployment: 3.45%
- Median Income: $111,905
- 3-Year Income Growth: 31.12%
- Remote Workers: 15.33%
Westminster, Colorado
- Unemployment: 1.69%
- Median Income: $70,711
- 3-Year Income Growth: 37.73%
- Remote Workers: 19.35%
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
- Unemployment: 2.36%
- Median Income: $56,858
- 3-Year Income Growth: 29.89%
- Remote Workers: 9.26%
Cary, North Carolina
- Unemployment: 3.50%
- Median Income: $47,203
- 3-Year Income Growth: 23.13%
- Remote Workers: 27.96%
Santa Clara, California
- Unemployment: 4.24%
- Median Income: $90,384
- 3-Year Income Growth: 40.97%
- Remote Workers: 16.51%
Carmel, Indiana
- Unemployment: 2.27%
- Median Income: $101,038
- 3-Year Income Growth: 21.49%
- Remote Workers: 27.75%
Bellevue, Washington
- Unemployment: 4.29%
- Median Income: $76,228
- 3-Year Income Growth: 32.43%
- Remote Workers: 24.59%
Seattle, Washington
- Unemployment: 4.17%
- Median Income: $46,443
- 3-Year Income Growth: 35.99%
- Remote Workers: 26.87%
Richmond, Virginia
- Unemployment: 3.80%
- Median Income: $73,138
- 3-Year Income Growth: 49.47%
- Remote Workers: 15.81%
1 – Bend, Oregon
- Unemployment: 3.16%
- Median Income: $51,382
- 3-Year Income Growth: 44.22%
- Remote Workers: 26.89%
