Places Rated Almanac: Your Guide to Finding the Best Places to Live in North America - Softcover

Savageau, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0028634470 ISBN 13: 9780028634470

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1999

Synopsis

This blockbuster best–seller makes headlines coast to coast with its candid, fascinating look at all the factors that contribute to our quality of life. Sometimes controversial and always thought–provoking, Places Rated has been completely updated with the latest statistics. It′s packed with timely facts and unbiased information on more than 350 metro areas in North America.Whether you′re mulling over the idea of relocating, trying to decide where to start out, or just curious about how your hometown stacks up, you′ll be intrigued by Places Rated Almanac . Places Rated ranks each metropolitan area on a number of essential factors, many of which are of vital interest in today′s economy. They include: Job markets Cost of living Housing costs Educational standards Quality of public transportation Health care Recreational facilities Crime rates Environmental factors Climate Easy–to–use charts help readers put this wealth of information to work to find the places that best suit their special needs and interests. Packed with unbiased, reliable and up–to–date information, this one–of–a–kind guide offers something to amuse or intrigue on every page. Newly redesigned this year with a two–color interior!

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About the Author

About the Authors David Savageau has lived in Denver, South Bend, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Boston, and Washington, DC, and is contributing editor for Expansion Management. He is also the author of the best–selling Retirement Places Rated. Ralph D'Agostino is professor of mathematics and head of the Statistics Consulting Unit at Boston University. Contributors include John Crane, Heather Ferguson, Judith Kinney, Tom McCarty, Byung–Ho Nam, and Karyl Savageau. The authors welcome comments, criticisms, and recommendations for the next edition of Places Rated Almanac. Please write to: Places Rated Partnership P.O. Box 1327 Gloucester, MA 01931 or authors@placesrated.com

From the Back Cover

Your Source for Finding the Best Places to Live in North America! Whether you're looking for a place to set down roots, relocating a business or family, or just curious about how your hometown stacks up against the competition, Places Rated Almanac is for you. We rate and rank 354 metro areas across the United States and Canada, examining nine essential factors to help you make the right choice for your lifestyle. Places Rated Almanac tells you exactly where you'll find: The most affordable places to live The fastest–growing job markets The safest neighborhoods The best public schools The best health care The richest cultural life The best places to enjoy the outdoors The most convenient transportation The sunniest climates Other Special Features: A personalized quiz to help you determine the factors that are most important to you Contact information for each metropolitan area's Convention and Visitors Bureau, Chamber of Commerce, and daily newspapers Numerous two–color maps and charts New data on racial diversity, wealth, and politics Visit us online at www.frommers.com or www.idgbooks.com

Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0028634470
• ISBN 13: 9780028634470
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 696