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Unemployment Utah 5.4% National 7.9% Source: Department of Workforce Services Employment Outlook

* Utah's job growth is expected to grow at 3.4% during 2013, higher than the national average of 1.3%.

* Employment increased 2.3% in 2011 and increased an estimated 3.4% in 2012.

* In 2011. Utah's average annual nonfarm wage was $39,686, an increase of 2.2% from 2010.

* Personal income grew 3.2% during 2012.

* Utah's rate of job growth is 14th in the nation.

* Utah's unemployment rate is the 6th lowest in the nation.

Median Home Sales Prices: 30 2011 to 30 2012 LOGAN $139,270 OGDEN/CLEARFIELD $149,080 OREM $147,020 SALT LAKE $194,730 ST. GEORGE $133,010 UTAH (State) $158,230 U.S. $175,380 Minority-Owned Businesses...