Boulder Among Top Spots For Career Opportunities: Report

Boulder CO

09 August, 2020

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BOULDER, CO — As people around the nation look for jobs during the economic downturn, some places offer better job prospects than others, according to a new report. Boulder is ranked the 8th best place for career opportunities during the coronavirus outbreak, the SmartAsset study shows. In 200 of the largest metro areas, analysts looked at seven metrics — such as income and access to professional development through higher education or career counseling. College Station-Bryan, Texas, was ranked No. 1. Huntsville, Alabama and Gainesville, Florida were ranked No. 2 and 3, respectively. Don't miss the latest news updates in Boulder: Free Boulder Patch Newsletters and Email Alerts | Facebook | Twitter Boulder's high ranking was based on its May unemployment rate — 8.2 percent, its median income and its income growth over a career. The city was ranked 182 out of 200 for its high media annual housing costs, however. Image courtesy of SmartAsset>> View the full SmartAsset report here.