2012 | 2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2005 | 2004| 2003 | 2002 | 2001 | 2000 | 1999
The rebounding tech sector boosted newcomers to the top 10, including Provo, Utah. Metros that were dependent on exports also rose. Several past leading cities fell due to declines in housing and construction, and manufacturing metros continued to lag. Rising energy prices hindered cities where industries with high energy use are the key drivers, while benefiting those regions with significant oil and gas production and exploration activities.

2008

1. Provo-Orem, UT
2. Raleigh-Cary, NC
3. Salt Lake City, UT
4. Austin-Round Rock, TX
5. Huntsville, AL
6. Wilmington, NC
7. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX
8. Tacoma, WA
9. Olympia, WA*
10. Charleston-North Charleston-Summerville, SC
11. Orlando-Kissimmee, FL
12. Bakersfield, CA
13. Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX
14. Lafayette, LA
15. San Antonio, TX
16. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX
17. Seattle-Bellevue-Everett, WA MD
18. Ogden-Clearfield, UT
19. Myrtle Beach-North Myrtle Beach-Conway, SC
20. Greeley, CO
 
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