Las Vegas
Projected job growth: 35.5%
Median household income: $59,050
Median housing cost: $319,000
Employers to watch:
Citibank
Harrah's
MGM Mirage
US Airways
Wynn Resorts

Sources: Global Insight; state and regional government agencies
U.S. Department of Housing and Development, Fiserv CSW, National Association of Realtors