November 18th, 2009Business Week- Mount Vernon named #1 Job Market Set for Recovery in U.S.
Mount Vernon, a small town in the Skagit Valley, about 60 miles north of Seattle and 80 miles south of Vancouver, has a historic downtown, nearby whale-watching tours, eagle-watching and kayaking. The town's small job market has retracted significantly and could be poised for a rebound. Mount Vernon's relative affordability makes it an attractive alternative to Seattle.
Q1 2010 annualized job growth: 2.7%
Q3 2009 annualized job growth: -4%
First quarter of recovery: Q4 2009
Unemployment rate: 10.1%
Median household income: $53,656
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Mount Vernon, a small town in the Skagit Valley, about 60 miles north of Seattle and 80 miles south of Vancouver, has a historic downtown, nearby whale-watching tours, eagle-watching and kayaking. The town's small job market has retracted significantly and could be poised for a rebound. Mount Vernon's relative affordability makes it an attractive alternative to Seattle.Q1 2010 annualized job growth: 2.7%
Q3 2009 annualized job growth: -4%
First quarter of recovery: Q4 2009
Unemployment rate: 10.1%
Median household income: $53,656
Read the full article at http://images.businessweek.com/ss/09/11/1105_next_25_job_markets_to_recover/2.htm