City of Morgan Hill Economic Blueprint.docx

The current and projected ratio of jobs to households indicates a relatively healthy balance of land uses in the City, providing opportunities for residents to work locally. However, only 28 percent of Morgan Hill residents work in the City (Figure 12). In Santa Clara County, 38 percent of residents live and work in the same city. Improving the match between the type and affordability level of local housing options, and attracting high-quality jobs that are well-suited to the skills and preferences of local workers, may increase the number of people who can both live and work in Morgan Hill.

Figure 12. Percentage of Residents that Work in the City the Live In.

38%

35%

28%

City of Morgan Hill

City of Gilroy

Santa Clara County

*Or Census Designated Place. Sources: American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2011-2015.

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