Towns include: Golden Gate, Naples, Marco Island
Job growth (2000-2006): 46.9%
Collier County's 20 percent population growth since 2000 can be attributed to a number of factors, but none so much as construction, which serves as the bedrock of the region's economy. In addition, the service industry is thriving on the back of a bustling tourism business, which continues to welcome beachcombers flocking to the natural beauty of Paradise Coast.
 North Collier Regional Park
9. Collier 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) |
