Towns include: Glenwood Springs, Rifle
Job growth (2000-2006): 37.9%
Despite large swathes of protected land in state parks and forests, Garfield had an exceedingly low unemployment rate of 2.9 percent in 2006. The area's breathtaking natural beauty plays host to a diverse economy spurred by the tourism and hospitality industry but also buoyed by a still-strong building trade and bustling retail and entertainment business.
19. Garfield County, Colo. Source: OnBoard |  For this year's list we focused on smaller places that offered the best combination of economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a real sense of community (more)  Wondering where the wealth is? Residents of these 25 places have the highest median household incomes in the country. (more) |
