I own a lot of cash flow rental properties in Tacoma but I don't think the trend is moving south to Tacoma nor North to Marysville.One of the interest trends is that only 60% of the population that lives in Seattle works in Seattle.

Hi, Rory Goff here in the bustling metropolis of Sharon NH (population 395 - not a misprint).

And actually more east northeast as that is closer to Chicago with higher population density and better shopping and entertainment amenities versus none of the above south and southwest except for cornfields and small towns

No because women are now working jobs, which means the working portion of our population has increased from what it was 70 years ago.

@Theresa WhitePerfectly explained :DAnd yes Appreciation is a mayor factor in me investing as the area is expected to BOOM in the next 10 years due to train links to London and student population & jobs increasing significantly. 

And the Everett Naval Base is adding significantly to their population in the next few months.

Because of the large university population in this area, this is a great market to get as well.Thanks...Maurits

What has been the growth in population for the last 10 years?

Melbourne is the #2 most populated city in Australia. 

These areas have roughly flat population growth, less than the median Massachusetts household income, are a long commute to Greater Boston, and have above average crime levels (at least from my research), which concerns me about long term performance.