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Washington, DC is Most Popular Market for Relocation
Washington, DC is the most popular market for relocation, based on 2004 referral activity for the RELO? network. Also topping the list, in descending order, are Jupiter, FL; Atlanta; Chicago; Dallas; Raleigh; Charlotte; Houston; Tampa and New York.
The popularity of these cities is due to many factors, including affordability, amenities, schools, job market, technology infrastructure, accessibility, and other attractions.
Top Five Relocation Cities
One factor placing Washington, DC at the top of the list is that it is the seat of government, which by definition is transient. The White House itself turns over every four or eight years.
Jupiter, surprise ticket on the relocation roster, is appealing because it still offers affordable property in Palm Beach County and a sunny climate with numerous recreational amenities.
Atlanta makes the list because it offers an attractive quality of life and expanding Fortune 500 companies, including Home Depot, UPS and Coca-Cola. Ladies Home Journal has rated Atlanta 34 out of 200 as one of the best cities for women.
Chicago welcomes a large number of new residents in spite of an average commute of 61.5 minutes, compared to a national average of 49.8 minutes. Part of the draw is the 11 Fortune 500 firms headquartered in or around the Windy City.
Dallas, with seven Fortune 500 companies, is a relatively affordable metropolis, which Ladies Home Journal ranked 44 out of 200 among cities that are best for women.
Top Five Suburbs for Relocation
In step with its urban hub, Washington, DC, Fairfax, Virginia leads the suburbs in terms of relocation activity. Fairfax is followed by Longwood, FL; Parsippany, NJ; Bothell, WA, and Overland Park, KS. Longwood is a northern suburb of Orlando, with good transportation access, affordable homes, and many nearby lakes. Parsippany, home to many corporate office parks, reflects the growth of the New Jersey suburbs post-9/11. Bothell is a Seattle suburb fueled by the growth in that market of Microsoft and other technology companies, and Overland Park, in suburban Kansas City, continues to be a crossroads for affordable homes, good family values, and a charming boutique shopping area.
Top Five Up-and-Coming Cities
People looking for value can find a nice quality of life in one of the up-and-coming relocation cities: Greensboro, Wichita, Grand Rapids, Virginia Beach and Albuquerque. These areas feature relatively low cost of living and housing prices, appealing to many relocating families.
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