Wilmington NC is ranked 6th in the lastest Milkin Institute of top performing cities list.  The index ranks these cities based on its ability to create jobs and economic growth.

Provo, Utah was ranked in the first position and Raleigh-Cary, NC is in second position. Wilmington NC ranked 6th  and Charleston, SC ranked 10th.

Many cities including Wilmington were ranked lower this year due to the national decline in housing and construction. Wilmington held the number two position last year. Houston is the top performer this year and El Paso, Texas improved the most this year moving from 122nd to the 37th position.

The Milken Institute is based in Santa Monica, California and is a nonprofit, independent organization.

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