- Utah has experienced strong population and job growth in recent years, though the economy is slowing significantly due to the national housing downturn and financial crisis.
- Davis and Weber counties have seen steady population and employment increases but job and construction growth rates are declining and unemployment rates are rising in line with the state and national trends.
- Wages in Davis and Weber counties remain below the state average and wage growth has moderated as the economy cools. The outlook calls for further slowing of job and construction activity through 2009.