10 US cities where you can realize the American dream

For everyone, the “American dream” means something different. For some, this is a green lawn behind a snow-white fence and two children, but for someone it is the achievement of ambitious goals, despite the launch opportunities. One thing unites, the American dream is success and the opportunity to live a full life. Second year in a row financial company SmartAsset looking for the best cities that fit the concept of the American dream.

The rating description states that 261 was the largest city in America. Crop diversity and intergenerational economic mobility were assessed (that is, the likelihood of children from poor families becoming rich adults). House ownership rates, housing costs and urban unemployment were also taken into account. More detailed methodology can be found on the website. SmartAsset.

Palm was in Aurora, Illinois, and West Valley City, Utah. So, Aurora was in 5 place among all cities in terms of mobility, while West Valley City was in 14 place at the lowest unemployment rate.

The third line of the overall rating was taken by the “Lone Star State”. For the second consecutive year, the state of Texas is in the top of the ranking and claims no less than 12 places in the top 25.

Ironically, Washington, DC, ranked last in the ranking of cities matching the concept of "American Dream". The figures for the main factors rated in the ranking were not outstanding, and the unemployment rate in the city was above average.

1. Aurora, Illinois

The city managed to climb to the top of the rankings with 44 places a year earlier. The intergenerational economic mobility index (hereinafter referred to as mobility) was 49 points. This means that city residents can become richer than a generation earlier. In addition, the unemployment rate in the city has decreased by about 2%.

2. West Valley City, UtahHe was able to keep the championship, despite the fact that this year he shared the first place with Aurora. This suburb of the city of Salt Lake City is firmly entrenched in the top ten, taking the 5 place in housing costs. The city's mobility index is 45,7, and this is the 22 location in the study. However, the unemployment rate in the city increased, which led to a decrease in the total index of West Valley City.

3. Midland, Texas

This city tops the mobility ranking. House tenure increased by 5% over last year. The unemployment rate rose from 3,3% a year earlier to 4,2% in 2017. This is one of the reasons why the city took only 3 place in the ranking.

4. Aurora, Colorado

The namesake of the city of Illinois in 2017 year rose by one line (5 place for 2016 year). Data for this city has changed slightly. Aurora from Colorado shows enviable stability and occupies a fairly high position in the ranking of an affordable and attractive place to live.

5. Rochester, MN

Rochester is recognized as the best city for working women and one of 10 best cities in America for children. Rochester cannot boast of having diverse cultures, but it provides good opportunities for mobility. High home ownership rates - 70,6%, low average housing costs and low unemployment helped the city take the 5 rating position.

6. Sioux Falls, South Dakota

A representative from South Dakota ranked 5 in the unemployment rating - 2,9%. The city boasts a low average cost of housing, but the lack of cultural diversity has reduced the overall attractiveness of the city.

7. Kent Washington

In 2017, Kent made a big leap in the rankings and climbed to the 7 position from the 32 position a year earlier. Interestingly, the indicator of economic mobility has remained unchanged - 43,8. However, the unemployment rate in the city decreased from 4,5% (2016) to 3,3% (in 2017). The average cost of housing has also decreased from $ 317 100 (2016) to $ 282 300 (2017).

8. Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Last year, Cedar Rapids was ranked sixth in the ranking. Its decline is due to the low level of cultural diversity and the increase in the average cost of housing. At the same time, the city was able to maintain a high appreciation of mobility, taking 36 a place in the rating for this indicator.

9. Round Rock, TX

In Round Rock, the unemployment rate increased from 3,1% in 2016 to 3,9% in 2017. However, he compensated for this drop with improved indicators of cultural diversity and an increase in the rate of ownership of houses.

10. Palmdale, CA

Palmdale from California closes the top ten cities to live in, which correspond to the concept of "American Dream". The city has one of the lowest mobility rates (43,3) and the highest unemployment rate (4,8%) among the top 10 cities.

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