Chapman University economists are forecasting “virtually no job growth” in Orange County next year, while the U.S. economy is expected to increase 2%.
The researchers, led by President Emeritus Jim Doti, presented their economic forecast for 2026 today.
Lack of housing affordability will hold back OC home price growth to about 2%, the Chapman team said.
For further details, see the Dec. 15 print edition of the Business Journal.
