The Western U.S. is experiencing a tech boom with cities like Seattle, Denver, and Boulder leading the way, driven by strong employment, innovation, and quality of life metrics that attract tech companies and workers.
The tech scene in the West is no longer concentrated on the coast. From Seattle to Denver, tech hubs are growing all over the U.S.
CommercialCafe’s latest study analyzed more than 70 Western metros with populations above 200,000 to identify the places offering the strongest conditions for tech companies and workers, based on tech employment and business growth, median tech earnings, quality of life, and patent output.
Quinn Purcell is the Managing Editor for Building Design+Construction. Covering the building industry for over four years, he has contributed to several award-winning industry reports, physical/digital magazines, and online news coverage. Quinn delivers content ranging from multifamily housing, technology, sustainability, and more.
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