In Depth: America's Recession-Proof Cities

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In Depth: America's Recession-Proof Cities

10. Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
9. Charlotte, NC
8. Seattle, WA
7. Houston, TX
6. Salt Lake City, UT
5. Raleigh, NC
4. San Jose, CA
3. Austin, TX
2. San Antonio, TX
1. Oklahoma City, OK

Nationally, home prices are falling, unemployment is on the rise and the economy is expected to grow slowly--or even contract--in the first half of the year.

But some cities are doing just fine.

Take Oklahoma City, Okla. With falling unemployment, one of the country's strongest housing markets, and solid growth in agriculture, energy and manufacturing, it looks best positioned among the nation's largest metropolitan areas to ride out the current crisis.

full article: http://www.forbes.com/2008/04/29/cities-recession-places-forbeslife-cx_jz_0429realestate.html