Where High-Tech Talent Lives—and Why It Matters for Investors
by Dennis Lee, CEO at Market Stadium
At Market Stadium, we track the residential patterns of professionals in specialized job sectors at the Census-tract level, including high-tech, life sciences, energy, media & entertainment, and finance.
Today, we're sharing one of our core research metrics: “2024 High-Tech Talent by MSA”—an analysis of where high-tech professionals reside and why it matters for investors and developers.
We examined the concentration of residents employed in high-tech industries, leveraging insights from emerging tech sectors and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) categorization.
Below are the top 10 metro areas with the highest concentration of high-tech job residents:
These metros aren’t just home to the highest concentration of high-tech talent—they’re also driving innovation, economic growth, and real estate demand.
💡Key Insights
👉 Dominant Tech Centers: New York, Los Angeles, and Washington, D.C. dominate with the largest shares of high-tech job residents, reflecting their roles as global economic powerhouses.
👉 Rising Stars: Emerging markets like Dallas, Austin, and Denver are demonstrating their growing prominence in tech employment.
👉 Beyond the Usual Suspects: Smaller metros like Hartford, CT, and Portland, OR-WA, are rising, showing that innovation is spreading beyond traditional hubs.
💼 Why This Matters for Investors
For real estate investors and developers, understanding where high-tech talent lives isn't just interesting—it's strategic. High-tech jobs often correlate with population growth, higher incomes, and demand for quality housing.
📊 Are you factoring high-tech migration patterns into your investment strategy? This data provides an edge in identifying the next most promising opportunities.
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Dennis Lee
CEO at Market Stadium
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