Towns include: The Villages
Job growth (2000-2006): 96.3%
Pay has grown more than 24 percent during the past five years in a county once known for its lawlessness but now renowned as a leader in business and industry. Driving the growth is a sharp upturn in the senior population. In addition to construction, stock and commodities brokers are thriving.
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2. Sumter County, Fla. Source: OnBoard |  For this year's list we focused on smaller places that offered the best combination of economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a real sense of community (more)  Wondering where the wealth is? Residents of these 25 places have the highest median household incomes in the country. (more) |
