Places Rated Almanac

In this unique reference, every one of America’s 379 metropolitan areas is rated by factors that are important to anyone considering a move. Divided into nine thoroughly researched main topics, this guide derives its information as much from private sources as government sources, providing a well-rounded description of all that each metro area has to offer: ambience, housing, jobs, crime, transportation, education, health care, recreation, and climate. With a personalized quiz to help determine the most important factors of an area, this ratings sourcebook provides a wealth of information for those looking to move and the armchair traveler alike.

First sentence: Nearly 30 years ago a group of futurists, academics, and government scientists got together at a hotel outside.

Year

1999

Language

English

Publisher

Wiley

Editions

5

Pages

496

ISBN

9780028634470

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