Signs that Seattle/Bellevue Metro Economy will Outperform
The Seattle/Eastside metro region has several advantages that should help its economy to outperform the nation as a whole:
- A diverse economy with innovative leading companies in technology, aerospace, medical research, retail, and more.
- Close proximity to the booming markets in Asia.
- A well-educated and ethnically diverse population.
- A beautiful natural environment that attracts migrants and investment.
Collected below are recent articles hinting at signs of growth in the Seattle region:
1/8/2011
“In-migration improved in 2010 for economic reasons…”
12/31/2010
“Apartments are red-hot. Developers are racing to get projects permitted, financed and under construction.”
12/25/2010
“The Puget Sound region continues to stand a good chance of outperforming the nation…”
8/4/2010
“Prices in the Seattle area are expected to grow 25.5 percent by 2014.”
7/22/2010
“40 percent of Bellevue’s population is foreign born and more than a third is Asian.”

