Columbus—Steady Overall Employment Growth

The Columbus metro area continues to be one of the region’s strongest performers, with a low unemployment rate that continues to fall even as the labor force expands, steady employment growth, appreciating home prices, and low consumer debt and credit card delinquency levels. Read More  

Toledo—Conditions Continue to Improve

Economic conditions in the Toledo metro area continue to improve. The unemployment rate has fallen, and employment levels are holding relatively steady. The housing market is a particularly bright spot, with rising residential building permit numbers, growing home prices, and median home values that exceed their prerecession peak. Read More  

Lexington—Regaining Momentum?

Recent data suggest conditions improved in the first half of 2019 for the Lexington metro area. A low unemployment rate combined with an increase in labor force participation may signify a resumption of employment growth. Read More  

Pittsburgh—Employment Steadily Advancing

Employment in the Pittsburgh metro area expanded at a slow and steady pace, and the unemployment rate declined slightly. The healthcare, construction, and manufacturing sectors accounted for most of the net job gains. Read More  

Cincinnati—Favorable Economic Conditions Bolstering Cincinnati’s Labor Market

A falling unemployment rate, the addition of more than 13,000 jobs, and an increase in per capita GDP are three encouraging factors for this metro area’s economy. Read More