Area Development’s 2024 Leading Metro Locations report reveals shifting dynamics in America’s cities.

America’s metropolitan areas are resilient, and adaptable, but the economic power of the United States has been shifting to some new and surprising cities.

Area Development’s 2024 Leading Metro Locations report, compiled with data from Chmura Economics & Analytics, provides an in-depth look at which cities are thriving, which regions are gaining ground, and what key factors are driving growth in today’s economic landscape. With a special emphasis on factors like prime workforce availability, economic strength, and affordability, this year’s report offers helpful insights for corporate site selectors, businesses looking to expand, and economic development professionals nationwide.

Top Overall Performers: Steady Growth and Rising Stars

Unsurprisingly, some of the most familiar cities remain at the top of the list, but the 2024 rankings also reveal several emerging hotspots that are gaining ground in the ever-competitive world of economic development.

Area Development ranks metro locations in four size-based categories: Giant, Large, Medium, and Small.  Kenosha County falls into the ‘Small’ category.  Across all four categories, Kenosha ranked #35. In the ‘Small” category, it was #24. In the subcategory of ‘Economic Strength’ (encompassing all size metros), Kenosha ranked #20.

Read more at AreaDevelopment.com.