Forecasts

Economic Forecast

In partnership with the Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce, MARC's Research Services department prepares an economic forecast for the region.

Recent Economic Forecasts

Economy & Housing

Economic forecast predicts slower job growth as nation…

December 07, 2023

Interior of the main lobby of Kansas City Union Station

Economy & Housing

Economic forecast: region appears to be headed toward…

December 12, 2022

Kansas City Plaza shopping district with Brush Creek in the foreground

Economy & Housing

Webinar offers economic insights and forecast for…

July 07, 2020

Downtown skyline in the distance at sunset

Other forecast tools

Archway over downtown North Kansas City

Population and Employment Forecast

This interactive tool maps population, household and employment data trends for the MARC region.

Aerial view of interstate exchange

Regional Traffic Forecast Map

This map displays the base year model assignment, future traffic volume forecasts, and relevant socio-economic data summarized by Traffic Analysis Zones for the MARC planning area.