7. Washington, Oregon: 3.1 percent
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While Washington County, Oregon, might not be well-known, its largest city has sparked a TV show and pop culture references: Portland.
Leading the county's growth will be the economic strength of Portland and its suburbs.
"Oregon's economy is hitting the sweet spot, which only happens at or near full employment. Wages for workers are rising faster," wrote Josh Lehner, an economist in the Oregon's Office of Economic Analysis, in a blog post last month.
