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New Solano County economic index: labor and logistics recovered after the pandemic, farms rebounded in 2023, housing forecast flat
Summary
Dr. Robert Eiler presented the 2024 Solano County Index of Economic and Community Progress, finding employment recovery with growth in logistics and health care, a 2023 uptick in farm values, median home price near $602,000 and population flat in 2024 with a strong longer‑term forecast.
Dr. Robert Eiler, an economist at Sonoma State University and president of Economic Forensics and Analytics, presented Solano County’s annual index of economic and community indicators to the Board of Supervisors.
Major findings - Employment and labor: Labor force and employment in Solano County recovered from pandemic contractions and showed expansion into early 2024, but growth flattened during 2024–2025. Logistics/warehousing and health care were notable sources of job growth; construction and farm employment have lagged recovery in some subsectors. - Industry mix: Over a five‑year window logistics and warehousing…
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