2024's Leading Metro Locations: U.S. Cities on the Rise Amid an Economic Reshuffling
December 30, 2024
America’s metropolitan areas are resilient, and adaptable, but the economic power of the United States has been shifting to some new and surprising cities.
Area Development’s 2024 Leading Metro Locations report, compiled with data from Chmura Economics & Analytics, provides an in-depth look at which cities are thriving, which regions are gaining ground, and what key factors are driving growth in today's economic landscape. With a special emphasis on factors like prime workforce availability, economic strength, and affordability, this year’s report offers helpful insights for corporate site selectors, businesses looking to expand, and economic development professionals nationwide.