-0.8% from June 2025
0.5 points from June 2025
-0.7% from July 2025
10.4% from June 2025
The State of the Region (SOR) reports provide a comprehensive annual analysis of the Hampton Roads economy, tracking key regional pillars like defense spending, tourism, port traffic, and housing.
The State of the Commonwealth (SOC) reports provide an annual analysis of Virginia’s economy and its various metropolitan areas.
The Economic Forecasting Project (EFP) reports provide annual economic forecasts for the nation, Virginia, and the Hampton Roads region.
Building on collaborative partnerships with external organizations, these research reports provide assessments into targeted state and regional issues.
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The Dragas Center for Economic Analysis and Policy at Old Dominion University conducts a wide range of economic, demographic, transportation, and defense-related research.
Since 1999, the Center has produced the influential State of the Region Report and continues to deliver forecasts for the U.S., Virginia, and Hampton Roads, along with the State of the Commonwealth Report.
