March 2026 • One-Pager
Chicagoland’s Economy
Chicagoland's diverse economy and centralized location make it a magnet for business investment, entertainment and skilled talent attraction. Companies continue to choose Chicagoland to locate and grow.
The proof is in the numbers: for thirteen years running, Chicagoland has been crowned by Site Selection Magazine the #1 metro area in the U.S. for corporate relocations and expansions.
Chicago is also on the global stage: Kearney's 2025 Global Cities Index once again named Chicago as one of the top 10 cities in the world. Moreover, the Chicagoland area is growing, adding 70,762 people between 2023 and 2024 — the ninth most among metro areas. Transformation and resilience are a core part of our identity, positioning the Chicago metro area as a global economic powerhouse.
Read about why Chicagoland is a globally competitive economic powerhouse in our One Pager: Chicagoland’s Overall Economy - updated March 2026.