Atlanta #8 Best Mid-Size U.S. City for Economic Growth

CoworkingCafe

Monday, July 22nd, 2024

Atlanta ranked 8th among the best mid-size cities for economic growth, recording the highest growth in the employment rate and the 3rd most significant increase in median earnings.

In our analysis, we considered metrics such as population growth, GDP, employment rates, trade activity, and other economic indicators, all of which can be found in the methodology section of our study.

Here are the top reasons why Atlanta is an economic powerhouse:

  • Atlanta took the 8th place among the best mid-size cities for economic growth;
  • Hiring 3% more employees in the 2018-2022 period, Atlanta saw the highest growth in employment rate among the 46 analyzed mid-size cities;
  • Atlanta’s median earnings increased by 37% in the 2018-2022 period, the 3rd highest growth among mid-size cities, with the yearly median income reaching $53,170;
  • Atlanta saw the 8th steepest crime rate decrease among mid-size cities, the rate falling by 15% in the 2018-2022 span;
  • The Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Alpharetta metro’s GDP increased by 25% and its exports by 28%.

Nationally, Mesa, AZ, took the crown for the best large U.S. city due to the increase in infrastructure, while Gilbert, AZ, and Nampa, ID, snatched first places in the mid-sized and small cities categories, respectively.

For the full report visit www.coworkingcafe.com