These Are The Top 9 US Energy Markets

As oil prices continue to hover around $50 thanks to the oil glut, these nine US markets are feeling the greatest impact. The US accounts for almost 14% of the world's total oil production and these markets are affected the most, according to Cushman & Wakefield's recent oil report. 

(All stats for a year ending June 30, 2016)

1. Denver

Contribution to US Energy Sector: 6%

Employment Growth Ranking (by % change in employment out of 390 cities): 39

Vacancy Rate Ranking (out of 65 top cities): 24

2. Fort Worth

Contribution to US Energy Sector: 16%

Employment Growth Ranking (out of 390 cities): 203

Vacancy Rate Ranking (out of 65 top cities): 28

3. Houston

Contribution to US Energy Sector: 17%

Employment Growth Ranking (out of 390 cities): 315

Vacancy Rate Ranking (out of 65 top cities): 57

4. New Orleans

Contribution to US Energy Sector: 8.5%

Employment Growth Ranking (out of 390 cities): 286

Vacancy Rate Ranking (out of 65 top cities): 19

5. North Dakota

Contribution to US Energy Sector: 13.3%

Employment Growth Ranking (out of 390 cities): 386

Vacancy Rate Ranking (out of 65 top cities): 3

6. Oklahoma City

Contribution to US Energy Sector: 13%

Employment Growth Ranking (out of 390 cities): 298

Vacancy Rate Ranking (out of 65 top cities): 53

7. Pittsburgh

Contribution to US Energy Sector: 6%

Employment Growth Ranking (out of 390 cities): 347

Vacancy Rate Ranking (out of 65 top cities): 12

8. San Antonio

Contribution to US Energy Sector: 5%

Employment Growth Ranking (out of 390 cities): 33

Vacancy Rate Ranking (out of 65 top cities): 45

9. Tulsa

Contribution to US Energy Sector: 14%

Employment Growth Ranking (out of 390 cities): 362

Vacancy Rate Ranking (out of 65 top cities): 58