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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