Towns include: Rockwall
Job growth (2000-2006): 37.4%
The state's smallest county but one of its biggest in job growth, this Dallas suburb has grown from a commuter's town to a bustling hub of economic activity. Led by The Harbor, a 38-acre conglomeration of office, retail and restaurant space along the shores of Lake Hubbard, local leaders endorse the virtues of such public/private partnerships as the key to economic prosperity. The lake itself also provides an economic development focal point and is a key promoter of tourism and entertainment.
 Independence Day in Heath, Texas
21. Rockwall County, Texas 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) |
