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States with Cities Over 250k People

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The Visual Capitalist reports that more than 80% of the American population resides in an urban area. Utilizing Census data, the infographic below highlights the U.S. states with cities boasting over 250,000 residents. Stay safe and enjoy your Friday! Hat tip to the Visual Capitalist. View infographic here The article States with Cities Over 250k […]

Top 10 Retirement Towns That Offer Great Affordability

Top 10 Most Affordable Retirement Towns

1. Asheville, North Carolina: Known for its stunning mountain views and vibrant arts scene, Asheville offers a reasonable cost of living and affordable housing options for retirees. 2. Prescott, Arizona: With its mild climate and breathtaking natural beauty, Prescott is an ideal retirement destination that won’t break the bank. The city also boasts a low […]

Zumper’s National Rent Report for March ’23

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[ad_1] Rental information site Zumper recently released their latest monthly National Rent Report for March, 2023.  According to their data, rent for 1-bedroom apartments was $1,494 (up .02% from February) and the median two-bedroom rent was $1,833 (up 0.5% from February).  Zumper says this uptick points to a larger trend of deceleration of price increases […]

U.S. Cities with the Highest GDP

US cities with highest GDP

[ad_1] Today’s infographic from the Visual Capitalist ranks the economic output of the top 15 U.S. cities from New York City to Minneapolis, using data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.   Interestingly, America’s metropolitan areas account for roughly 90% of U.S. economic output, however, they do point out that the economic center of gravity […]

The U.S. Cities that are Drowning in Debt

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[ad_1] Statista says 50 out of the 75 largest cities in the U.S. are currently running a deficit and, in some cases, a pretty hefty one.   Today’s chart illustrates those cities with the highest municipal debts per taxpayer.  Indeed….Stay safe and have a Happy Friday!! “…despite being obligated to pay employees’ pension and retiree health […]