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Eastern Mass City Named One Of Best Small Communities In Country, New Report Says
An Essex County community was highlighted as a stellar destination for visitors, according to a new report.
The coastal city of Gloucester was ranked one of the best small towns and cities in the US in a list published by CNN on Friday, July 21.
The city boasts America’s oldest seaport is home to 29,836 people, according to Census data, but is also a prime spot for visitors.
The CNN list recommended the city for visitors, who can enjoy the city's rich maritime history, fresh seafood and delicious dining, and some of the "world's most beautiful beaches," according…
These School Districts Rank Best In Massachusetts, Report Says
Top-performing students are not the only ones getting A+ grades after a report ranked Massachusetts school districts to find out who is best in class.
Massachusetts school districts were graded on criteria that include academics, diversity, and administration, and 26 Massachusetts received an A+ grade, according to the community and school ranking site Niche.
The Weston Public School District, in Middlesex County, received the highest rating in the state, coming in at the number one position in Massachusetts. It received perfect scores for academics, college prep, and resources and fac…
These Long Island Locations Rank Among Nation's Best Places To Live
A pair of Long Island communities are among the “best places to live in America” in 2022, according to a newly released poll.
Each year, Niche explores the best places to live in the US, evaluating factors that include crime, public school systems, job opportunities and local amenities.
Using data based on the US Census, FBI, US Bureau of Labor (BLS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other sources, Niche then ranked the top places to live across the country, led by Chesterbrook, a suburb of Philadelphia.
On Long Island, two communities were ranked among the top 20, bo…
This Greenburgh Location Ranks Among NY's Best Places To Live
Several Hudson Valley communities are among the “best places to live in America” in 2022, according to a newly released poll.
Each year, Niche explores the best places to live in the US, evaluating factors that include crime, public school systems, job opportunities and local amenities.
Using data based on the US Census, FBI, US Bureau of Labor (BLS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other sources, Niche then ranked the top places to live across the country, led by Chesterbrook, a suburb of Philadelphia.
In the Hudson Valley, Greenville, commonly known as Edgemont, is…
These Fairfield County Locations Rank Among CT's Top 25 Best Places To Live
Several Connecticut communities are among the “best places to live in America” in 2022, according to a newly released poll.
Each year, Niche explores the best places to live in the US, evaluating factors that include crime, public school systems, job opportunities, and local amenities.
Using data based on the US Census, FBI, US Bureau of Labor (BLS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other sources, Niche then ranked the top places to live across the country, led by Chesterbrook, a suburb of Philadelphia.
In Connecticut, West Hartford in Hartford County was named as the…
These PA Towns Made New List Of Best Places To Live In America, Website Says
Niche.com has released its annual rankings of the best places to live in America and several Pennsylvania towns made the list.
The website ranked thousands of towns across the US based on data from the US Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and resident ratings, it said.
Chesterbrook, a Philadelphia suburb, was crowned the overall best in the US.
The town earned an A- or above in most categories: Public schools, housing, jobs, good for families, outdoor activities, diversity, and health and fitness.
Here are the other Pennsylvania towns mentioned and their rankings:
3. Penn Wynne
6. Ardmore
28…
I Do? Guess Which States Have The Most Divorces, Marriages
Some states, it seems, are better at keeping families together than others.
According to new data from the U.S. Census, there are definitely states with more marriages or divorces than others.
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The place in the U.S. that has the fewest divorces is Puerto Rico - with 4.7 divorces per 1,000 girls and women of marrying age, according to 2019 Census data, the most recent available.
Back on the mainland, Maine and Washington, D.C., tie for each having the lowest divorce rate at 4.8 divorces per 1,000 females ages 15 and up.
The states with the highest divorce rates are:
Arkan…
New Rankings: Wealthiest Westchester County Towns According To Census Data
The median household income between 2013 and 2017 in New York was $62,765 -- so how do Westchester County towns factor in?
According to data from the U.S. Census covering 2013 through 2017 released last month, several area towns have some of the highest earners in the state.
The median household income in Westchester was $89,968. Here are the top 10 highest-earning communities in Westchester County, according to the newly released data:
Scarsdale: $250,000+
Bronxville: $205,781
Larchmont: $198,661
Pound Ridge: $198,500
North Castle: $180,859
Briarcliff Manor: $157,96…
New Rankings: These Are Wealthiest Towns In Rockland County According To Census Data
The median household income in New York is $62,765 -- so how does Rockland County factor in?
According to data from the U.S. Census covering 2013 through 2017 released last month, several area communities have some of the highest earners in the state. The median income in Rockland County was $88,571 -- the highest-earning county in the state.
Here's the median household income across Rockland County (2013 to 2017):
Blauvelt: $126,410
New City: $124,765
Thiells: $122,614
Wesley Hills: $115,250
Congers: $113,333
New Hempstead: $114,205
Tappan: $112,143
Clarkstown: $111,025
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