According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 13 states reported unemployment decreases. For the second month in a row, Colorado recorded unemployment rates lower than the national rate of 9.1%

Within the Rocky Mountain region, Colorado has the third highest unemployment rate at 8.7%, with Arizona and Idaho showing higher rates.

"With Colorado's unemployment rate back below the national rate," reports Ryan McMaken at the Colorado Division of Housing, "Colorado may continue to be seen as a desirable location for job seekers. This may in turn impact overall household formation in Colorado and the demand for housing."

Read the full Bureau of Labor Statistics data.

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