Texas Metros Top Best Performing Cities According to Milken Institute
November 11, 2009
Several Texas metro areas have been ranked in the top spots of the 2009 Milken Institute/Greenstreet Real Estate Partners Best Performing cities index. The Lone Star State claimed four of the top five spots, including number one, and nine of the top 16 spots.
“When people across the nation look at Texas, they’re discovering that we’ve fostered an environment that encourages people to pursue their dreams, build businesses and create jobs,” Gov. Perry said. “Our low taxes, predictable regulations and diverse and educated workforce have propelled us to the forefront of the global economy, and Texas continues to be an example for the rest of the nation.”
The 2009 top Texas performers (with 2008 rankings) of the 200 largest metros include:
1. Austin-Round Rock, TX (4)
2. Killeen-Temple-Fort Hood, TX (13)
4. McAllen-Edinburg-Mission, TX (7)
5. Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX (16)
11. San Antonio, TX (15)
12. Fort Worth-Arlington, TX (29)
13. Dallas-Plano-Irving, TX (23)
14. El Paso, TX (37)
16. Corpus Christi, TX (88)
To read the full Milken Institute Best Performing Cities Index, click here.
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