Years after the recession took the life out of the U.S. economy, American cities are finally back on the growth track.
In fact, 351 metro areas will see job gains this year, according to a new report published by the Conference of Mayors and produced by IHS Global Insight.
"The North American energy boom will continue to create jobs, investment, and a competitive advantage in manufacturing," according to the report.
A handful of cities are ahead of the pack. We pulled the cities from the report that saw GMP ("gross metro product") grow by 4% or more in 2013.
12. Sebastian-Vero Beach, FL
2013 employment change: 2.0%
2013 GMP change: 4.1%
Like many cities in Florida, Sebastian and Vero Beach were both hit hardest by the housing market crash. As that market recovers, so have Floridian cities.
Source: Conference of Mayors / IHS Global Insight
11. Nashville-Davidson-Murfreesboro-Franklin, TN
2013 employment change: 3.4%
2013 GMP change: 4.1%
A recent Gallup poll ranked Nashville in the top five places for job growth.
Source: Conference of Mayors / IHS Global Insight
10. Trenton-Ewing, NJ
2013 employment change: 2.0%
2013 GMP change: 4.2%
Trenton, unfortunately, is expected to have a growth rate slower than that of the U.S. in 2014. Despite being a neighboring city of East Rutherford, host to the Super Bowl, Trenton is not expected to have benefited from the event materially.
Source: Conference of Mayors / IHS Global Insight
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