Best Job Markets in Washington
Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate · 50 cities · Updated 2026-04-05
This ranking shows the best job markets in Washington based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. All 50 cities are sorted by lowest unemployment rate from lowest to highest. Leavenworth leads the ranking with a value of 0.4% and a population of 2,676.
The top three cities are Leavenworth (0.4%), Cashmere (0.5%), and Clearview (0.5%). Data is updated nightly from official Census APIs. Click any city name to view its full demographic profile, or see the national best job markets ranking to compare across all 50 states. You can also explore all cities in Washington.
| Rank | City | Value | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Leavenworth | 0.4% | 2,676 |
| #2 | Cashmere | 0.5% | 3,263 |
| #3 | Clearview | 0.5% | 3,508 |
| #4 | Cle Elum | 0.6% | 2,078 |
| #5 | Desert Aire | 0.7% | 2,953 |
| #6 | Granite Falls | 0.7% | 4,658 |
| #7 | La Conner | 0.7% | 986 |
| #8 | Chelan | 0.8% | 4,314 |
| #9 | Millwood | 0.8% | 1,880 |
| #10 | Moxee | 0.8% | 4,545 |
| #11 | Alger | 0.9% | 655 |
| #12 | Almira | 0.9% | 365 |
| #13 | Big Lake | 0.9% | 2,648 |
| #14 | Woodland | 0.9% | 6,513 |
| #15 | Lake Cassidy | 1.0% | 3,337 |
| #16 | Rockford | 1.0% | 407 |
| #17 | Black Diamond | 1.1% | 5,678 |
| #18 | Parkwood | 1.1% | 6,976 |
| #19 | Rochester | 1.1% | 6,025 |
| #20 | Cathcart | 1.2% | 1,878 |
| #21 | Chico | 1.2% | 3,016 |
| #22 | Summitview | 1.2% | 2,031 |
| #23 | Blyn | 1.3% | 196 |
| #24 | Burley | 1.3% | 2,516 |
| #25 | Riverbend | 1.3% | 2,150 |
| #26 | Sunnyslope | 1.3% | 3,674 |
| #27 | Brinnon | 1.4% | 774 |
| #28 | Edgewood | 1.4% | 12,683 |
| #29 | Medical Lake | 1.4% | 4,927 |
| #30 | Navy Yard City | 1.4% | 2,542 |
| #31 | Palouse | 1.4% | 1,131 |
| #32 | Terrace Heights | 1.4% | 9,480 |
| #33 | Warm Beach | 1.4% | 3,333 |
| #34 | Yacolt | 1.4% | 1,628 |
| #35 | Dash Point | 1.5% | 984 |
| #36 | Raft Island | 1.5% | 363 |
| #37 | Waterville | 1.5% | 1,353 |
| #38 | Westport | 1.5% | 2,164 |
| #39 | Cathlamet | 1.6% | 569 |
| #40 | Crocker | 1.6% | 1,173 |
| #41 | Hatton | 1.6% | 453 |
| #42 | Hunts Point | 1.6% | 321 |
| #43 | Larch Way | 1.6% | 4,046 |
| #44 | Woodway | 1.6% | 1,174 |
| #45 | Bingen | 1.7% | 865 |
| #46 | Duvall | 1.7% | 8,279 |
| #47 | Kalama | 1.7% | 2,996 |
| #48 | Rock Island | 1.7% | 1,142 |
| #49 | Tieton | 1.7% | 1,911 |
| #50 | White Salmon | 1.7% | 2,533 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What city has the best job markets in Washington?
Leavenworth ranks #1 for best job markets in Washington with a value of 0.4% and a population of 2,676.
How many cities are ranked for best job markets in Washington?
There are 50 cities ranked for best job markets in Washington. Rankings are based on data from the US Census Bureau's American Community Survey.
How does Washington compare to other states for best job markets?
You can compare Washington's city rankings to other states or view the national ranking at our national best job markets page, which lists the top 100 cities across all 50 states.