The French Quarter neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina. – Sean Pavone \/\/ Shutterstock <\/p>\n
Where are the jobs? When thinking about relocating or buying a new home<\/a>, this question should be at the top of the list.<\/p>\n See More: <\/strong>The Top 50 New Home Markets \u2013 What Buyers Need to Know<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Why it matters: Even if you are happily employed, markets with strong job growth are likely to be more economically stable and have stronger future demand potential.<\/p>\n A healthy employment market supports a strong economy, signals which areas are thriving, attracts new residents, and experiences increased housing demand.<\/p>\n Read Next: <\/strong>New Home Prices are Dropping in these 16 Markets \u2013 Is Yours on the List?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n NewHomeSource<\/a>, a new home listings site with customer reviews, analyzed recent data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics to identify the top markets for employment growth and identify what that might mean for your next move.<\/p>\n National job growth has slowed in 2025 relative to recent years, though most markets are still adding jobs. Even modest growth is a positive sign, especially in markets where both businesses and new residents are establishing roots.<\/p>\n \u201cIf you look across the country, it\u2019s clear the Carolinas are dominating for job growth,\u201d says NewHomeSource chief economist Ali Wolf<\/a>.<\/p>\n Learn More: <\/strong>6 Best Cities for 55+ Homebuyers \u2013 And Where Demand is Cooling<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Of the five markets with the highest total nonfarm employment growth from April 2024 to April 2025, four are in the Carolinas:<\/p>\n Myrtle Beach, South Carolina<\/a> (+3.5% employment growth)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Charleston, South Carolina (+3.1%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Charlotte<\/a>, North Carolina (+2.5%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Raleigh<\/a>, North Carolina (+2.1%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n \u201cMany of these metros have been migration hotspots for the past handful of years, and employers are following,\u201d Wolf said. \u201cMarkets in the Carolinas offer a unique blend of attainable housing options and thriving job markets.\u201d<\/p>\n Boise, Idaho<\/a> (+2.7%) is the lone non-Carolina market in the top five for employment growth between April 2024 and April 2025.<\/p>\n When tracking employment growth, an important question to ask is what kinds of jobs are being added in a market. Roles in the tech, finance and professional services sectors tend to pay higher wages; markets with growth in these types of high-income industries can support homeownership and economic growth more directly.<\/p>\n An analysis of employment growth in high-income industries results in the same five markets as overall employment growth, but in a different order:<\/p>\n Charleston, South Carolina<\/a> (+3.7% high-income job growth)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Charlotte, North Carolina<\/a> (+3.2%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Raleigh, North Carolina (+2.4%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Boise, Idaho<\/a> (+2.1%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (+1.6%)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Story Continues <\/p>\n Some markets that have experienced employment growth have fallen behind in high-income industries. For prospective home buyers<\/a>, these markets may offer good deals in the short term, but it is important to keep an eye on their long-term outlook.<\/p>\n Markets to watch include:<\/p>\n San Diego<\/a> (0.6% total employment growth; -1.7% growth in high-income industries)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Phoenix<\/a> (0.7% overall growth; -0.9% high-income growth)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Chicago<\/a> (0.5% overall growth; -1.2% high-income growth)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n Whether you are moving for work or personal reasons, employment trends can offer helpful insight into your new market.<\/p>\n Areas with strong employment growth \u2014 especially in high-income industries \u2014 can offer more economic stability and the potential for greater price appreciation. On the other hand, markets with slower growth may have more short-term price flexibility and a less competitive buying environment.<\/p>\n Understanding these trends can help you choose a location that aligns with your long-term goals.<\/p>\n NewHomeSource is a website for homebuyers searching for new construction homes and communities.<\/p>\n This story<\/a> was produced by NewHomeSource<\/a> and reviewed and distributed by Stacker<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The French Quarter neighborhood in Charleston, South Carolina. – Sean Pavone \/\/ Shutterstock Where are the jobs? 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Data map of the U.S. showing the high-income YOY employment growth in the top U.S. cities. – NewHomeSource <\/p>\n
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