America’s Top-Rated Cities provides current, comprehensive statistical information and other essential data in one easy-to-use source on the top cities that have been cited as the best for business and living in the United States.
This edition has been completely updated with new cities, new rankings, and many new statistical topics.
- Background: Lively narrative of significant, up-to-date news for both businesses and residents. These combine historical facts with current developments, “known-for” annual events, and climate data.
- Rankings: Fun-to-read, bulleted survey results from over 250 books, magazines, and online articles, ranging from general (Great Places to Live), to specific (Friendliest Cities), and everything in between.
- Statistical Tables: 127 tables and detailed topics that offer an unparalleled view of each city’s Business and Living Environments. They are carefully organized with data that is easy to read and understand. Statistical data covers cost of living, finances, taxes, population, commercial real estate, education, major employers, media, crime, climate, housing vacancies, tax audits, bankruptcy, presidential election results and more.
- Appendices: Chambers of Commerce, State Departments of Labor and Employment, Historical Metropolitan Area Definitions and Current Metropolitan Area Definitions
The Rankings are presented in an easy-to-read, bulleted format and include results from both annual surveys and one-shot studies.
America’s Top-Rated Cities is designed for a wide range of readers: private individuals considering relocating a residence or business; professionals considering expanding their business or changing careers; government agencies; general and market researchers; real estate consultants; human resource personnel; urban planners and investors. This outstanding source of information will be widely useful in any reference collection.
Volume 1 Cities:
- Athens, GA
- Atlanta, GA
- Austin, TX
- Baton Rouge, LA
- Cape Coral, FL
- Charleston, SC
- Clarksville, TN
- College Station, TX
- Columbia, SC
- Dallas, TX
- El Paso, TX
- Fort Worth, TX
- Houston, TX
- Huntsville, AL
- Jacksonville, FL
- Lafayette, LA
- Memphis, TN
- Miami, FL
- Midland, TX
- Nashville, TN
- New Orleans, LA
- Orlando, FL
- San Antonio, TX
- Savannah, GA
- Tampa, FL
- Tuscaloosa, AL
Table of Contents
- Background
- Rankings
- Business Environment
- Demographics
- Economy
- Income
- City Finances
- Employment
- Taxes
- Transportation
- Businesses
- Living Environment
- Cost of Living
- Housing
- Health
- Education
- Employers
- Public Safety
- Politics
- Sports
- Climate
- Hazardous Waste
- Air Quality
