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These Cities Added the Most Jobs in the Last Five Years

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10. Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL
> Employment increase (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): 18.1% (+205,229 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment increase: Professional and business services (+69,900 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 2.9%
> Median household income: $58,610

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9. Fort Collins, CO
> Employment increase (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): 18.1% (+31,008 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment increase: Government (+6,100 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 2.3%
> Median household income: $71,091

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8. Gainesville, GA
> Employment increase (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): 19.1% (+16,307 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment increase: Trade, transportation, and utilities (+2,100 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 2.6%
> Median household income: $61,699

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7. Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ
> Employment increase (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): 19.5% (+393,736 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment increase: Education and health services (+68,500 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 4.1%
> Median household income: $64,427

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6. Boise City, ID
> Employment increase (Oct. 2014 – Oct. 2019): 20.4% (+61,922 jobs)
> Industry with largest 5-yr. employment increase: Education and health services (+9,100 jobs)
> October 2019 unemployment: 2.7%
> Median household income: $61,407

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