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West Michigan leads in growth
Grand Rapids has had the fastest growing regional economy in Michigan since the depths of the Great Recession in 2009. Curious about job and economic growth in your areas? Click on a region to see more information
| Rank | Region | % Change since 2009 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grand Rapids | 29.2% |
| 2 | Midland | 27% |
| 3 | Detroit | 20.6% |
| 4 | Jackson | 15.9% |
| 5 | Muskegon | 14.1% |
| 6 | Monroe | 13.8% |
| 7 | Flint | 11.1% |
| 8 | Saginaw | 10.9% |
| 9 | Kalamazoo | 10.6% |
| 10 | Lansing | 8.6% |
| 11 | Battle Creek | 6% |
| 12 | Niles-Benton Harbor | 5.9% |
| 13 | Ann Arbor | 4.8% |
| 14 | Bay City | -3% |
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