Town Awards and Accolades
Best Places to Live in Arizona (January 2011)
By Yahoo!This article, the fifteenth in a 50-state series, ranks the best places to live in Arizona based on three criteria: (1) median household income (adjusted for cost of living); (2) educational attainment (% of residents 25 years and over who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher); and (3) property crime rates per 1,000 residents (burglary and automobile thefts). For purposes of these rankings, "places" are incorporated municipalities with populations greater than 2,000. Read more here...
10 Best Towns for Families (August 2008)
By Family Circle MagazineThey searched Country to find perfect places to live and raise kids. The year’s winners offer more than affordable homes, great schools and good neighbors—they’re also making smart moves to save the planet. “Here, it feels cozy and safe. There are beautiful parks and walking trails with cool sculptures. Everything you need is five minutes away—and even then you always bump into someone you know,” said Oro Valley resident Myrna Peterson. Read more here...
100 Best Places in America to Live and Launch a Small Business (April 2008)
By FORTUNE Small Business MagazineThe editors of FSB compiled this list based on exhaustive statistical and qualitative research. They examined a vast range of criteria, including housing prices, schools, cultural and recreational attractions, quality of labor force, taxes and regulatory climate. They also assigned reporters to interview business owners, local officials and economic experts in all 100 places. Read more here...