10 Cities For Job Seekers

Location should be an essential part of your career search. Where you live and your responsibilities can determine how happy your career can be. City factors including population size, economic factors and company presence can determine your salary, longevity and ultimately, your happiness. Below are the top 10 cities for job seekers.

• Austin, TX
  Population growth 2010-2012: 5.9%
  Median monthly homeowner cost: $1.725
  Median income: $29,000
  Unemployment rate: 4.7%
  
  
• Washington, DC
  Population growth 2010-2012: 4.6%
  Median monthly homeowner cost: $2,300
  Median income: $45,000
  Unemployment rate: 4.9%
  
  
• Fort Worth, TX
  Population growth 2010-2012: 5.1%
  Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,400
  Median income: $28,600
  Unemployment rate: 5.6%
  
  
• Denver
  Population growth 2010-2012: 4.9%
  Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,600
  Median income: $32,000
  Unemployment rate: 5.8%
  
  
• Charlotte, NC
  Population growth 2010-2012: 5.6%
  Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,400
  Median income: $30,600
  Unemployment rate: 6.9%
  
  
• Raleigh, NC
  Population growth 2010-2012: 4.2%
  Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,400
  Median income: $30,800
  Unemployment rate: 5.4%
  
  
• Omaha, NE
  Population growth 2010-2012: 2.8%
  Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,300
  Median income: $27,400
  Unemployment rate: 3.6%
  
  
• Minneapolis, MN
  Population growth 2010-2012: 2.5%
  Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,600
  Median income: $30,127
  Unemployment rate:4.0%
  
  
• Oklahoma City, OK
  Population growth 2010-2012: 2.9%
  Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,300
  Median income: $26,500
  Unemployment rate: 4.7%
  
  
• San Antonio, TX
  Population growth 2010-2012: 3.7%
  Median monthly homeowner cost: $1,200
  Median income: $25,900
  Unemployment rate: 5.6%