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Virginia Community Ranked Third 'Best Place To Live For Families' New Fortune Report Finds
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It's no secret to Fairfax County residents, but Fortune made it official, naming Chantilly the third "best place to live for families" in a newly released ranking, citing it as "a serene escape" from the DC craziness.
Researchers cited Chantilly's proximity to the city (24 miles), as well as Dulles International Airport, which is approximately seven miles away and is "convenient for family vacations."
"The community is largely residential, with just over 25,000 people, but there’s plenty to do," they said. "Along Route 50 you’ll find a number of…
This Pennsylvania Town Ranks Among Top 50 Places To Live In The U.S, Report Says
A Pennsylvania town has ranked among the 50 best places to live in the U.S., according to a new report.
Lower Merion Township, located in Montgomery County, was ranked No. 37 in this year's list of the 50 best places to live in the U.S., curated by Money.com.
Located along the Pennsylvania Railroad’s old Main Line route, Lower Merion pays homage to its Welsh Quaker roots in the names of the villages that make up the township like Bryn Mawr, Gladwyne, Bala Cynwyd, and more.
Residents and visitors can explore art and history by walking the grounds of the historic Barnes House, traveling to t…
Two Connecticut Towns Among 50 Best Places To Live In America
Two Connecticut communities have made it onto Money magazine’s list of the best 50 places in the US to live in 2020.
Monye’s ranking seemed to favor small cities and medium- to large-sized towns. In Connecticut, South Windsor and Cheshire made the top 50.
The magazine’s ranking took into account crime rates, median household income, diversity, local economy, cost of living, health and safety, weather, lifestyle, and entertainment.
South Windsor ranked the 12th best place to live in America. Money cited the town’s public parks, farms, stable economy, and architecture.
Cheshire came in at …
This Place Ranks As Poorest In Connecticut
While America is among the richest countries in the world, it is also home to several poor communities, even in Connecticut.
A new study by 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the median annual household income of more than 2,600 cities, towns and villages to determine which municipalities are the poorest in each state across the country.
“North America, home to less than than 5 percent of the global population, accounts for about one-fourth of global economic output,” 24/7 Wall St. said. “Meanwhile, in South Asia, where nearly 25 percent of the world’s population resides, the region’s economic activity…
This Hudson Valley Village Ranks As Poorest In New York
While America is among the richest countries in the world, it is also home to several poor communities, even in the Hudson Valley
A new study by 24/7 Wall St. reviewed the median annual household income of more than 2,600 cities, towns and villages to determine which municipalities are the poorest in each state across the country.
“North America, home to less than than 5 percent of the global population, accounts for about one-fourth of global economic output,” 24/7 Wall St. said. “Meanwhile, in South Asia, where nearly 25 percent of the world’s population resides, the region’s economic act…
This Fairfield County Town Ranks Among Nation's Richest In New Survey
The typical American household earned $55,322 in 2016, roughly $4,000 higher than 2009’s median income of $51,425, according to 24/7 Wall St.
In a number of small towns throughout the nation, more than half of households earn more than three times the national median. This is true in one Fairfield County community, according to a recent 24/7 Wall St. report.
Darien was ranked as the eighth richest town nationwide, according to this analysis, with a median household income of $208,125 and median home value of $1,248,200
Also, nearly 80 percent of the adults living in Darien are college-edu…
Report: Seven Bergen Towns Rank Among 19 Wealthiest In NJ
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. – Seven of the 19 wealthiest municipalities in New Jersey are in Bergen County, including Upper Saddle River which ranks sixth, according to a report on NJ.com.
The rankings are based on data on median household income from the 2012-2016 American Community Survey snapshot, the article says.
Here are the Bergen County municipalities that made the list, as well as their rankings and median household incomes, according to NJ.com:
19. Demarest $150,139)
16. Woodcliff Lake ($150,862)
15. Allendale ($151,641)
13. Glen Rock ($159,247)
10. Ho-Ho-Kus ($163,988)
8. Haworth …