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No. 14

No. 14

Waco, Tex.

Companies planning to hire in next quarter: 19%
Best job prospects: Construction, Durable Goods Manufacturing, Transportation & Utilities, Wholesale & Retail Trade, Professional & Business Services, Education & Health Services, Leisure & Hospitality
Population: 121,496
Average home price in January: $67,093
Unemployment rate: 6%

Waco, about 90 miles south of Dallas, is home to Baylor University and other colleges, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame & Museum, a regional airport, and a zoo.