12 US Cities Doing The Best Economically Right Now

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3. Bridgeport – Stamford – Norwalk, CT

Composite score: 26

Like most of the east coast cities, greater Bridgeport metro area showcases steady economy growth with median real GDP per capita amounting to $94,230. The unemployment rate is slightly higher at 4.7%, but only 9% of people in Bridgeport – Stamford – Norwalk live below the poverty line. Connecticut’s biggest city and nearby boroughs are the home to many companies including UBS. Hence, it comes as no surprise that metro area does quite well economically at the moment.

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