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Best Places to Live 2010 - Allen Ranked #16

Allen

WINNER

Top 100 rank: 16
Population: 84,000
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This town is a 30-minute drive from downtown Dallas, so it's no surprise that many residents work in the big city.

When not at the office, they have plenty to do right at home; Allen has a symphony, a ballet, malls, and even its own minor league hockey team.

Parents appreciate the top-rated school system and low crime rate. Their children appreciate MTV-featured "The Edge" -- one of the largest outdoor skate parks in the nation. --J.S.

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2010/snapshots/PL4801924.html

Best Places to Live 2010 - McKinney Ranked #5

McKinney

WINNER

Top 100 rank: 5
Population: 125,000
Unemployment: 7.8%
Compare McKinney to Top 10 Best Places
Lots of towns near Dallas have low crime, affordable homes, and good jobs; McKinney is no exception. What makes it stand out is its gem of a downtown. Lovingly restored 19th-century buildings house restaurants, boutiques, and galleries; the 1875 courthouse contains a new performing-arts center.

McKinney's employment opportunities are robust, sparing many residents a rush-hour drive of up to an hour to Dallas. Defense contractor Raytheon has a 3,700-person division here, and a mix of businesses in financial services, medical technology, and eco-friendly manufacturing are moving in.

Though McKinney has grown like mad over the past decade, you'd never suspect it when driving through its tree-filled communities surrounded by ponds, parks, and hiking trails. --Vanessa Richardson

http://money.cnn.com/magazines/moneymag/bplive/2010/top100/

JANUARY-2010 Housing Trends

JANUARY-2010 Newsletter Housing Trends eNewsletter


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