2025 Southern California Economic Update

The “2025 Southern California Economic Update” will be presented during the SCAG Joint Policy Committee Meeting on Dec. 4, 2025, beginning at 9:30 a.m. alongside regular SCAG business. This annual presentation provides a comprehensive overview of the region’s economic performance and outlook, with analysis to support informed Southern California’s local and regional policymakers in making informed decisions. 

This update will feature an in-depth look at the SCAG region’s economy, which capture key dynamics shaping Southern California’s growth. The analysis examines wages and consumer spending, taxable sales, and labor market trends, while exploring shifts in demographics, household income, and patterns of new development. 

The presentation will also include county-level summaries and outlooks for all six counties within the SCAG region, highlighting emerging trends and challenges unique to each area. In addition, this year’s update includes a special economic impact analysis of the upcoming 2028 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, exploring the regional opportunities anticipated as preparations accelerate.  

Presentations will be followed by a panel and a Q&A with Joint Policy Committee members. 

Together, these insights can help regional leaders, planners, and stakeholders better understand current economic dynamics and prepare for Southern California’s long-term growth and resilience. 

For additional details about the event, visit the Economic Update website.