Demographic, Real Estate, Cost of Living info for the U.S.
Use this to inform yourself, so your search for a new neighborhood, community, or Zip Code is easier and you can work more effectively with your relocation service or real estate professional. Also check out the State and Metro Almanacs.
Useful info to consider if you are relocating/moving to a new neighborhood, community, or Zip Code.
Housing Affordability
A cost of living index by county (or equivalent area) to help you if you have flexibility in where to move. As part of your relocation, use this information along with the
Locale Insight automated relocation advisor
to get advice on the best community or neighborhood for you. This demographic reference is like a personal relocation service.
Demographic Overview
A summary of demographic information to help you if you’re moving. As part of your relocation, compare this info with neighborhood, community, or Zip Code housing and demographics for areas in which you're interested. You can purchase locale reports at www.MyDreamLocale.com
Age Groups and Occupational Groups for the U.S.
Relocating / Moving info. Source: 2000 U.S. Census data.
Real Estate Overview
To help you with relocating, you can purchase
In Depth or Comparison Reports on communities or Zip Codes
that include useful information to guide your search—including data that is typically not available, like cost per square foot. This demographic reference is like a personal relocation service. Here is a US level recap of some of the info available in the reports.
Status and Year Built for Real Estate in the U.S.
Ownership and rental rates--and period built for residential real estate. Different architectural styles prevailed during these periods, so you can get a sense of whether your preferred style of home is likely to be available.
Relocating / Moving info. Source: 2000 U.S. Census data.
Types of Residential Real Estate for the U.S.
Relocation / Moving info. Source: 2000 U.S. Census data.
The BLOG - Top 10 Lists
Best Places to People Watch
Top 10 Places: Population
Best Places to Retire (and Find the Early Bird Buffet)
Top 10 Places: People Over 55
Best Places to Worry About Whether Your Neighbor's Lawn Looks Better Than Yours
Top 10 Places: Home Ownership Rates
Best Places to Live if You Just Want the Landlord to Deal With It
Top 10 Places: Renters
Best Places to Have a High-brow Conversation
Top 10 Places: People with College Degrees
Best Places to Feel Good about the Government
Best 10 Places: Lowest Median Property Tax Rate
Best Places to Get a Deal on Real Estate
Best 10 Places: Lowest Cost per Sq. Ft.
Best Places to Meet the New Neighbors
Top 10 Places: Relocation
Best Places to Watch This Old House
Top 10 Places: Residential Real Estate Built Before 1939
Best Places to People Watch
Top 10 Places: Population
1. New York City, New York
2. Los Angeles City, California
3. Chicago City, Illinois
4. Houston City, Texas
5. Philadelphia City, Pennsylvania
6. Phoenix City, Arizona
7. San Diego City, California
8. Dallas City, Texas
9. San Antonio City, Texas
10. Detroit City, Michigan
Top 10 Counties: Population
1. Los Angeles County, California
2. Cook County, Illinois
3. Harris County, Texas
4. Maricopa County, Arizona
5. Orange County, California
6. San Diego County, California
7. Kings County, New York
8. Miami-Dade County, Florida
9. Queens County, New York
10. Dallas County, Texas
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Best Places to Retire (and Find the Early Bird Buffet)
Top 10 Places: People Over 55
1. Rossmoor, New Jersey
2. Concordia, New Jersey
3. Sun City West, Arizona
4. Holiday Heights, New Jersey
5. Villages of Oriole, Florida
6. Cedar Glen Lakes, New Jersey
7. Greater Sun Center, Florida
8. Timber Pines, Florida
9. Crestwood Village, New Jersey
10. Kings Point, Florida
Top 10 Counties: People Over 55
1. Kalawao County, Hawaii
2. Charlotte County, Florida
3. Llano County, Texas
4. Citrus County, Florida
5. McIntosh County, North Dakota
6. Highlands County, Florida
7. Sarasota County, Florida
8. Flagler County, Florida
9. Sumter County, Florida
10. Hernando County, Florida
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Best Places to Worry About Whether Your Neighbor's Lawn Looks Better Than Yours
Top 10 Places: Home Ownership Rates
Note: a 24 way tie for first place--all have 100% ownership rates
Henlopen Acres Town, Delaware
Oak Point, Florida
Timberlane Village, Illinois
Williams Creek Town, Indiana
Ulen Town, Indiana
Westwood City, Iowa
Manor Creek City, Kentucky
Maryhill Estates City, Kentucky
Ten Broeck City, Kentucky
Old Brownsboro Place City, Kentucky
Thornhill City, Kentucky
Glenview Manor City, Kentucky
Fort Devens, Massachusetts
Chickamaw Beach City, Minnesota
Monticello Village, Missouri
Oakwood Village, Missouri
Saddle Butte, Montana
Huerfano, New Mexico
Acomita Lake, New Mexico
Christine City, North Dakota
Reile's Acres City, North Dakota
Frontier City, North Dakota
Bradley Town, South Dakota
Chugcreek, Wyoming
Top 10 Counties: Home Ownership Rates
1. Forest County, Pennsylvania
2. Rich County, Utah
3. Keweenaw County, Michigan
4. Alcona County, Michigan
5. Lake County, Michigan
6. Hamilton County, New York
7. Oscoda County, Michigan
8. Montmorency County, Michigan
9. Park County, Colorado
10. Aitkin County, Minnesota
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Best Places to Live if You Just Want the Landlord to Deal With It
Top 10 Places: Renters
1. Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois
2. Belle Glade Camp, Florida
3. Poplar Hills City, Kentucky
4. Hickam Housing, Hawaii
5. Winslow West, Arizona
6. Isla Vista, California
7. Lemoore Station, California
8. Dry Creek, Alaska
9. Shell Valley, North Dakota
10. Stacey Street, Florida
Top 10 Counties: Renters
1. Bronx County, New York
2. New York County, New York
3. Kings County, New York
4. Kalawao County, Hawaii
5. Hudson County, New Jersey
6. Chattahoochee County, Georgia
7. Suffolk County, Massachusetts
8. San Francisco County, California
9. Fredericksburg City County, Virginia
10. Harrisonburg City County, Virginia
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Best Places to Have a High-brow Conversation
Top 10 Places: People with College Degrees
1. Stanford, California
2. Forest Home, New York
3. Muir Beach, California
4. Chevy Chase Section Five Village, Maryland
5. Kenilworth Village, Illinois
6. Chevy Chase Town, Maryland
7. Cayuga Heights Village, New York
8. Chevy Chase Village Town, Maryland
9. Chevy Chase Section Three Village, Maryland
10. Somerset Town, Maryland
Top 10 Counties: People with College Degrees
1. Falls Church City County, Virginia
2. Los Alamos County, New Mexico
3. Arlington County, Virginia
4. Pitkin County, Colorado
5. Fairfax County, Virginia
6. Montgomery County, Maryland
7. Alexandria City County, Virginia
8. Howard County, Maryland
9. Boulder County, Colorado
10. Douglas County, Colorado
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Best Places to Feel Good about the Government
Best 10 Places: Lowest Median Property Tax Rate
1. Lamy, New Mexico
2. Madisonville Town, Louisiana
3. Waimanalo Beach, Hawaii
4. Nanakuli, Hawaii
5. Honokaa, Hawaii
6. Kapalua, Hawaii
7. Belle Chasse, Louisiana
8. Kaunakakai, Hawaii
9. Makaha Valley, Hawaii
10. Kualapuu, Hawaii
Best 10 Counties: Lowest Median Property Tax Rate
1. Plaquemines Parish, Louisiana
2. Ascension Parish, Louisiana
3. West Feliciana Parish, Louisiana
4. Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
5. East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana
6. Livingston Parish, Louisiana
7. Orleans Parish, Louisiana
8. Elmore County, Alabama
9. Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana
10. Cullman County, Alabama
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Best Places to Get a Deal on Real Estate
Best 10 Places: Lowest Cost per Sq. Ft.
1. Munden City, Kansas
2. Lebanon City, Kansas
3. Formoso City, Kansas
4. Stockton, Maryland
5. Parnell City, Missouri
6. Noonan City, North Dakota
7. Zeeland City, North Dakota
8. Lehr City, North Dakota
9. Portal City, North Dakota
10. Columbus City, North Dakota
Best 10 Counties: Lowest Cost per Sq. Ft.
1. King County, Texas
2. McPherson County, South Dakota
3. Boyd County, Nebraska
4. Jewell County, Kansas
5. Grant County, North Dakota
6. Slope County, North Dakota
7. Sheridan County, North Dakota
8. Blaine County, Nebraska
9. Burke County, North Dakota
10. Corson County, South Dakota
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Best Places to Meet the New Neighbors
Top 10 Places: Relocation
1. Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
2. Summerlin South, Nevada
3. Fort Ritchie, Maryland
4. Celebration, Florida
5. Las Flores, California
6. Keystone, Colorado
7. Lemoore Station, California
8. Schofield Barracks, Hawaii
9. Adak, Alaska
10. Saratoga Springs Town, Utah
Top 10 Counties: Relocation
1. Chattahoochee County, Georgia
2. Williamsburg City County, Virginia
3. Summit County, Colorado
4. Riley County, Kansas
5. Elmore County, Idaho
6. Radford City County, Virginia
7. Brazos County, Texas
8. Liberty County, Georgia
9. Harrisonburg City County, Virginia
10. Clarke County, Georgia
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Best Places to Watch This Old House
Top 10 Places: Residential Real Estate Built Before 1939
1. Jeddo Borough, Pennsylvania
2. Palestine Village, Ohio
3. Fort Devens, Massachusetts
4. Black Hawk City, Colorado
5. Cokedale Town, Colorado
6. Franklin Village, New York
7. Woodston City, Kansas
8. Burkittsville Town, Maryland
9. Chevy Chase Section Three Village, Maryland
10. Bishop Hill Village, Illinois
Top 10 Counties: Residential Real Estate Built Before 1939
1. Jewell County, Kansas
2. Greeley County, Nebraska
3. Lincoln County, Kansas
4. Aurora County, South Dakota
5. Miner County, South Dakota
6. Webster County, Nebraska
7. Pawnee County, Nebraska
8. Franklin County, Nebraska
9. Washington County, Kansas
10. Slope County, North Dakota
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