Economic inequality remains a concern in the area. A significant disparity in wealth distribution exists, with a small portion of the population holding the majority of the wealth. Further information is available from researchers at a local university, who recently released their annual findings.

These findings include details on the wealth gap and housing costs. Citizens in one of the nearby cities face high costs of living, with substantial income required to purchase a home. Details on these findings can be found through the university's research on economic inequality in the region.