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Data Insight: Points of Pride
The Greater Wichita region is a region on the rise, regularly appearing at the top of national rankings across a wide range of industry and quality of life indicators. The following are a few of the region’s accolades and areas of recognition.
Business and Industry Success
#4 in Manufacturing Jobs as Percent of all Jobs
of the 100 largest U.S. metro areas (based on Lightcast data, 2021)
#1 in Percentage of “Very High-Tech” Manufacturing Jobs
of the 100 largest U.S. metro areas (based on Lightcast data, 2021)
#1 for Growth of Jobs
Over the last 10 years; 2009-2019 (Brookings, 2020)
#1 Best U.S. City for 5G Coverage
Based on each city's area that is covered by the three top U.S. carrier's 5G networks (WhistleOut, 2020)
Top 10 in Growth of Business Productivity
Over the last 10 years; 2009-2019 (Brookings, 2020)
#3 Engineering Hub in the U.S.
(Engineering Daily, 2017)
Top 20 City to Be Your Own Boss
based on percentage of self-employed, incomes, living costs, tax environment (Entrepreneur, 2017)
Top 10 for Having an Equitable Economy
(Brookings, 2020)
High Quality of Life
“One of the Coolest Cities in America”
(2019 Thrillist)
Top 10 City for First-Time Home Buyers
offering affordability, accessibility and stability (Smart Asset, 2018)
#2 City With the Lowest Cost of Living
Based on rent prices, utility costs, gas prices and internet rates in the 75 most populous US cities (Move.org, 2020)
Insights
Key information for site selectors and businesses:
Executive Vice President of Economic Development
Andrew Nave
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