Goldman Sachs' chief economist Jan Hatzius says the global economic outlook is strong, and predicts growth will reach 4 percent in the next year. The U.S. has strong economic stability, especially in these 10 cities.
Ranked number one by Credit.com, Provo, Utah was also recently listed as the best-performing city by the Milken Institute. The Provo/Orem region has a strong tech sector, with widespread job and wage growth, adding 5,500 high-tech jobs between 2011 and 2016. Tech company Adobe accounts for many employment opportunities in the area, along with the region’s flagship college, Brigham Young University.
There are many Texas cities that could also make the list of financially stable cities, including Austin and San Antonio. But the Dallas/Plano/Irving region ranks in the top 10 thanks to its significant employment gains and overall strong economy. Dallas also has a stronghold in the housing market and is expected to lead in home sales in 2018. The median home price in the region is $339,950.
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