Community Information

Median household income

This represents the median household income for families living in this city. The median household income is the middle value when all the household incomes are arranged from least to greatest. In general, the median is a better indicator than the average because it is not changed as much by extremely high or low values.

Source: Sperling's BestPlaces, 2012

Cost of living

This represents the cost of living for this city when compared to the national average. The cost of living includes factors such as housing, food and groceries, transportation, utilities, health care and other miscellaneous household expenses, but does not take into account state or local taxes. The national average cost of living is expressed as 100%. Cities with a higher than average cost of living tend to be more expensive places to live while cities with a cost of living under 100% are generally more affordable.

Source: Sperling's BestPlaces, 2012

Unemployment

This represents the unemployment rate for this city. The unemployment rate is the calculated percentage of the available work force that is not employed.

Source: Sperling's BestPlaces, 2012

Violent Crime Index

This represents the level of violent crime associated with this city. The crime index ranges from 1 to 10, with 1 representing a lower violent crime rate and 10 corresponding to a higher crime rate. The four types of offenses included in the crime index calculation are murder and non-negligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery and aggravated assault, all of which involve force or threat of force. Sperling's BestPlaces crime indices are based on data provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

Source: Sperling's BestPlaces, 2012

Days per year with some sun

This represents the average number of predominately sunny days per year in this city.

Source: Sperling's BestPlaces, 2012

Days per year with some precipitation

This represents the average number of days per year with a measurable amount of precipitation (over 0.01 inch) in this city.

Source: Sperling's BestPlaces, 2012

Population

This represents the number of people residing in this city.

Source: Sperling's BestPlaces, 2012

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