No. 4
Yakima, Wash.
Companies planning to hire in next quarter: 24%
Best job prospects: Construction, Nondurable Goods Manufacturing, Transportation & Utilities, Financial Activities, Professional & Business Services, Leisure & Hospitality, Other Services
Population: 82,805
Average home price in January: $125,231
Unemployment rate: 10.4%
About 75% of all hops are grown in the sunny Yakima metro, which is a rich agricultural area that also produces apples and wines.
