Rankings & Accolades

Top 5 “Best Places to Invest in Real Estate in WA State”

#12 Best Places to Find a New Job

#7 “America’s Top States for Business”

#28 “Happiest and Healthiest Cities in America”

#2 “Cities on the Rise”

 #21 “Cities on the Rise”

#8 “Metropolitan Areas with the Most Contented Workers”

#11 Policom 2013 Economic Strength

#16 “Best Performing Cities 2013”

#2 “10 Best Cities to Raise a Family”

#1 “Top 10 U.S. Cities People are Moving To”

#5 “Best Job Growth Since the Recession”

11th Geekiest City in the U.S.

Most Secure Mid-Sized US City (150,000-500,000 residents)
8th Annual Farmers Insurance Study, December 2011

#17 “2011 Best Small Cities for Job Growth”
New Geography Al Cities Rankings, July 2011