Also called: Regional Economist, Real Estate Economist
Studies why some cities and regions grow while others shrink, and how housing, transit, and jobs connect.
A regional economist builds models of how a new factory will affect local jobs, studies rising rents, and advises city leaders on development.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Doctorate (PhD), about 7 years after high school. Master's or PhD in economics.
Ways in: 4-year college, Graduate school. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Economics, Urban Planning.
Growing faster than average (about 5% over 10 years). BLS 2025-35 projection band for SOC 19-3011: Faster than average (5% to 6%).
Medium risk for 10 years. Modeling tools automate impact estimates; reading local politics and advising cities stay human.
Classes: AP Human Geography, AP Statistics, AP Microeconomics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 19-3011.
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