1 volume 6 issue winter 2001 bay area economic pulse an report on the nine county regional highlights continued page 2 feature article unemployment hits lowest level in 20 years economy remained strong third quarter of 2000 despite signs slowdown that began to emerge during fourth nearly 83 000 jobs were added compared one year earlier rate for region fell 3 its point at least last perhaps as important no sub was left behind expansion vallejo napa fairfield metropolitan statistical msa often highest 5 september oakland also saw fall a 0 7 decline from this overall positive news other problems persist cost housing climb with median single family home now approaching 400 standard qualifying down payment priced is 80 and annual income low
