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My theory is that they'll be focusing on different population boundaries with different criteria each year.
For instance- it's hard for a small town of 10,000 people to stand up against a city of 1 million in a contest of 'best places' if you're trying to compare amenities and accessibility. Next year, we'll probably see cities of 100,000+ be the focus of the list.
Instead of doing 10 lists with all different population guidelines (and henceforth somewhat different criteria) they're just doing 1 mega list every year within a distinct population boundary.
Makes it simpler for them, I don't think it has anything to do with comparing the list between years
My theory is that they'll be focusing on different population boundaries with different criteria each year.
For instance- it's hard for a small town of 10,000 people to stand up against a city of 1 million in a contest of 'best places' if you're trying to compare amenities and accessibility. Next year, we'll probably see cities of 100,000+ be the focus of the list.
Instead of doing 10 lists with all different population guidelines (and henceforth somewhat different criteria) they're just doing 1 mega list every year within a distinct population boundary.
Makes it simpler for them, I don't think it has anything to do with comparing the list between years
Regardless though its wonderful to see the hidden gem known as Carmel, Indiana be ranked as #1
Carmel is one of the best suburbs in the nation. You can get alot of Bang for your Buck in Carmel and Indianapolis for that matter. The Dollar goes further in Indy.
1. Carmel, IN 2. McKinney, TX 3. Eden Prairie, MN 4. Newton, MA 5. Redmond, WA 6. Irvine, CA 7. Reston, VA 8. Columbia/Ellicott City, MD 9. Overland Park, KS 10. Chapel Hill, NC 11. Woodbury, MN 12. Fishers, IN 13. Allen, TX 14. Eagan, MN 15. Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ 16. Castle Rock, CO 17. Centreville, VA 18. South Jordan, UT 19. Lakeville, MN 20. Waldorf, MD
I think it would be intersting to learn of the impact it has on a community to be listed in a "Best Places" list and to read about "what are they like now".
I think it would be intersting to learn of the impact it has on a community to be listed in a "Best Places" list and to read about "what are they like now".
Well Carmel and Fishers are the fastest growing suburbs in Indiana and the midwest.
Hamilton County gained 50% population in the past 10 years and nearly 100,000 people. which was 40% of the Indianapolis metro area's growth. the other half was in the western Suburbs and South Suburbs. Marion County/Indianapolis gained 10%.
So give it 5 years and well see if Carmel or Fishers can crack the 100,000 population barrier.
Well Carmel and Fishers are the fastest growing suburbs in Indiana and the midwest.
Also false. For example:
Fishers, Indiana: pop 2000: 37,835; pop 2010: 76,794; percent growth: 103%
Carmel, Indiana: pop 2000: 37,733; pop 2010: 79,191; percent growth: 109.9%
North Liberty, Iowa: pop 2000: 5,367; pop 2010: 13,374; percent growth: 149.2%
Waukee, Iowa: pop 2000: 5,126; pop 2010: 13,790; percent growth: 169.0%
Fishers, Indiana: pop 2000: 37,835; pop 2010: 76,794; percent growth: 103%
Carmel, Indiana: pop 2000: 37,733; pop 2010: 79,191; percent growth: 109.9%
North Liberty, Iowa: pop 2000: 5,367; pop 2010: 13,374; percent growth: 149.2%
Waukee, Iowa: pop 2000: 5,126; pop 2010: 13,790; percent growth: 169.0%
There's more to the Midwest than just Indiana.
those arent suburbs. and even if they are they are under 25,000 so they shouldnt be counted.
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