Best PLace In The USA

[elvenrunelord]

Where do you think the best place in the USA is to build or buy right now. I probably would avoid coastal properties because of the regular hurricanes that hit the east coast. California coastal property might be OK but who knows with the crazy weather now. I am rather fond of the Northern states, but not of the 2 feet of snow that comes with them every winter. I'm just undecided at the moment where I want to settle down in the USA.

[KrisNY]

There are many great areas of the US- It just depends on what you are looking for. First look at the weather and season change. I love knowing that the seasons are changing- so NY is great for that. I also love to be outdoors in the winter- I like to sled and snowmobile- so NY is great for that.
We have snow and ice- we don't have hurricanes and tornadoes. NY is a great place to live!

[jhellie_baby]

I think New York is the best place to live in the US! The place is so nice

[mandiees]

If we are going by weather alone, San Diego by far is the best place in the US to live. It hardly ever rains, is sunny almost everyday, and the temperatures are mild all year. If we are talking about affordable places to live, I would say Austin, TX is a great place to live. It is an ever-growing city with lots to do, and housing has still remained pretty decent there despite their continual growth.

[jhellie_baby]

Originally Posted by mandiees

If we are going by weather alone, San Diego by far is the best place in the US to live. It hardly ever rains, is sunny almost everyday, and the temperatures are mild all year. If we are talking about affordable places to live, I would say Austin, TX is a great place to live. It is an ever-growing city with lots to do, and housing has still remained pretty decent there despite their continual growth.

hmm.. not a bad pick. I'll consider San Diego and Austin too.. Actually there are a lot of nice places in US, depending on your taste

[mandiees]

Very true - another desirable place I thought of too would be Fort Lauderdale, where the only drawback is hurricane season and bugs the size of rats! haha

[myinvestorsplace01]

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[stockmarket]

I have to add San Antonio to the list! Love Texas.

[laur620]

I am a huge fan of San Diego and going by weather this is a lovely place too. However, I am not sure if you just want to discuss about what is a nice place to live or what is the best strategic area for buying houses now.

[damsandy]

Then comes No. 4 Douglas County, located between Denver and Colorado Springs. It has the distinction of being the third-fastest-growing county in America, according to a recent report by the U.S. Census Bureau.Colorado, in fact, outperforms all other states in ACBJ's quality-of-life study, filling nine slots in the national top 50. Most of its outstanding counties can be found in the Rocky Mountains or the high desert in the western half of the state.
"A lot of the interest in this part of Colorado has to do with scenic values," says Lance Stewart, president of the Western Colorado Economic Alliance. "People moving to western Colorado are looking for opportunities to own a piece of property and work from that property — and have recreational amenities, as well."
Three other states claim at least five counties in the national top 50 — Virginia (eight), Minnesota (six) and Georgia (five).
Virginia's top representative holds fifth place overall. Loudoun County, which is northwest of Washington, lies directly in the path of metropolitan development — a point of contention between newly arrived commuters and those who remember Loudoun's placid, rural history.
And that's a key point. Even the counties at the very top of the list have imperfections — the lack of affordable housing in Pitkin County or the suburban sprawl in Douglas and Loudoun counties — even though their overall scores are strong.
ACBJ not only produced national quality-of-life rankings, but also broke down the results by population groups and individual states.
Fairfax County, Va., has the highest rating among counties with 500,000 residents or more. Other leaders are Olmsted County, Minn., in the 100,000-to-500,000 group, Juneau, Alaska, in the 25,000-to-100,000 classification, and Los Alamos among counties with populations of 25,000 or less.
ACBJ's report puts a twist on traditional quality-of-life studies, which almost always focus on metropolitan areas, thereby leaving out smaller communities. This study encompasses data for every county and independent city in the nation, generating ratings for all parts of America.
The results are naturally of interest to companies and individuals in search of new homes. But they won't outweigh critical economic factors, says Rochester's Smith. Companies still will be primarily concerned about the availability of workers and markets, he says, while individuals still will worry most about good jobs.
"Quality of life isn't the first thing they're asking about," says Smith. "It's not the biggest factor they'll base their decision on. But it can be one of those things that, in the end, can tip the balance your way."