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2018 Feb

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/economy/2018/02/05/25-best-counties-u-s-live-based-education-poverty-and-life-expectancy/1062019001/

25. Carver County, Minnesota
5-yr. population change: +7.9%
Nov. unemployment rate: 2.2%
Poverty rate: 4.1%
Life expectancy at birth: 82.8 years

By a number of quality-of-life indicators, Carver County is the best county to live in Minnesota, and one of the best counties to live in nationwide. The typical county household earns $88,638 a year, over $30,000 more than the national median household income of $55,322. The county’s high incomes are likely due in part to the area’s healthy job market. Just 2.2% of the county workforce is unemployed, nearly half the 4.1% national unemployment rate. Carver County also has some of the higher educational attainment levels, best health outcomes, and fastest population growth of any U.S. county.
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24. Delaware County, Ohio 5-yr. population change: +10.8% Nov. unemployment rate: 3.1% Poverty rate: 4.9% Life expectancy at birth: 81.4 years
The population of Delaware County grew by 10.8% from 2011 to 2016, nearly three times the national population growth rate of 3.9% over that time. A number of new Delaware County residents likely moved to the area for its healthy job market and employment opportunities.
Just 3.1% of the county workforce is unemployed, tied as the fourth lowest unemployment rate in Ohio and one of the lowest in the nation. Many in the county likely work in advanced, high-paying jobs in nearby Columbus, the capital of Ohio.
Some 58.2% of workers in Delaware County commute outside of the county for work, more than twice the national average.
The county is also one of the wealthiest in the region.
The typical household earns $94,234 a year, the highest median household income in Ohio and the 22nd highest of any U.S. county.

24. Delaware County, Ohio
5-yr. population change: +10.8%
Nov. unemployment rate: 3.1%
Poverty rate: 4.9%
Life expectancy at birth: 81.4 years

The population of Delaware County grew by 10.8% from 2011 to 2016, nearly three times the national population growth rate of 3.9% over that time. A number of new Delaware County residents likely moved to the area for its healthy job market and employment opportunities. Just 3.1% of the county workforce is unemployed, tied as the fourth lowest unemployment rate in Ohio and one of the lowest in the nation. Many in the county likely work in advanced, high-paying jobs in nearby Columbus, the capital. Some 58.2% of workers in Delaware County commute outside of the county for work, more than twice the national average. The county is also one of the wealthiest in the region. The typical household earns $94,234 a year, the highest median household income in Ohio and the 22nd highest of any U.S. county.
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23. Johnson County, Kansas
5-yr. population change: +6.2%
Nov. unemployment rate: 2.8%
Poverty rate: 6.0%
Life expectancy at birth: 81.7 years

By a number of metrics related to quality of life, Johnson County is one of the best places to live in the United States. Some 53.6% of county adults have a bachelor’s degree, the largest share in Kansas and far more than the national college attainment rate of 30.3%. A college degree tends to lead to higher-paying jobs, and Johnson is one of the wealthiest counties in the country. The typical county household earns $78,186 a year, far more than the national median household income of $55,322.
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22. Hunterdon County, New Jersey
5-yr. population change: -2.1%
Nov. unemployment rate: 3.7%
Poverty rate: 4.5%
Life expectancy at birth: 82.5 years

Located within the New York-Newark-Jersey City metropolitan area, Hunterdon County is one of the wealthiest, most well-educated, and healthiest counties in the country. The typical county household earns $108,177 a year, nearly twice the national median of $55,322 and the sixth most of any U.S. county. Nearly 50% of adults in the county have a bachelor’s degree, also one of the highest such figures nationwide. Wealth and education are closely tied to longevity, and Hunterdon County has one of the longest life expectancies in the nation at 82.5 years — more than three years longer than the U.S. figure.

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21. San Miguel County, Colorado
5-yr. population change: +5.2%
Nov. unemployment rate: 6.1%
Poverty rate: 11.9%
Life expectancy at birth: 83.7 years

San Miguel is one of the most well-educated and healthiest counties in the nation. The county seat is Telluride, a ski town known for its first-class resorts, numerous summer festivals, and a free gondola lift connecting the city to its companion town of Mountain Village. Some 55.1% of adults in the county have a bachelor’s degree, the 19th largest share of any U.S. county. The life expectancy at birth in San Miguel County is 83.7 years, nearly five years longer than the U.S. life expectancy and the sixth longest of any county nationwide.

San Miguel County is primarily comprised of resort towns and may lack the economic opportunities of other healthy, well-educated counties have year-round. Some 6.1% of the county’s workforce is unemployed, a larger share than the 4.1% national unemployment rate.
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20. Ouray County, Colorado
5-yr. population change: +6.4%
Nov. unemployment rate: 3.1%
Poverty rate: 9.2%
Life expectancy at birth: 83.0 years

Ouray is one of many counties in the Colorado Western Slope region that have higher educational attainment levels, income, and better health outcomes than much of the nation. Some 54.5% of Ouray County adults have a bachelor’s degree, far more than the 30.3% of adults nationwide. The life expectancy at birth in the county is 83.0 years, the 23rd highest life expectancy of any county and nearly four years longer than the national life expectancy of 79.1 years. The county also has relatively low unemployment and poverty rates, and the typical household earns $62,800 a year — approximately $7,500 more than the national median income of $55,322.
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19. Morris County, New Jersey 5-yr. population change: +1.4% Nov. unemployment rate: 3.7% Poverty rate: 4.6% Life expectancy at birth: 82.0 years Part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, Morris County is one of the best counties to live in. The typical county household earns $102,798 a year, nearly twice the national median household income of $55,322. Just 4.6% of county residents live in poverty, less than a third of the 15.1% U.S. poverty rate. Some 51.9% of adults in the county have at least a bachelorÕs degree, the 34th highest college attainment rate nationwide. Education and wealth are positively associated with longevity, and Morris County has one of the highest life expectancies of any county at 82.0 years -- nearly three years longer than the national life expectancy of 79.1 years.

19. Morris County, New Jersey
5-yr. population change: +1.4%
Nov. unemployment rate: 3.7%
Poverty rate: 4.6%
Life expectancy at birth: 82.0 years

Part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area, Morris County is one of the best counties to live in. The typical county household earns $102,798 a year, nearly twice the national median household income of $55,322. Just 4.6% of county residents live in poverty, less than a third of the 15.1% U.S. poverty rate. Some 51.9% of adults in the county have at least a bachelor’s degree, the 34th highest college attainment rate nationwide. Education and wealth are positively associated with longevity, and Morris County has one of the highest life expectancies of any county at 82.0 years — nearly three years longer than the national life expectancy of 79.1 years.
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18. Somerset County, New Jersey
5-yr. population change: +3.2%
Nov. unemployment rate: 3.9%
Poverty rate: 5.2%
Life expectancy at birth: 82.0 years

Somerset is one of many counties in the New York-Newark-Jersey City metro area that lead the nation in health, educational attainment, and wealth. Life expectancy at birth in Somerset County is 82.0 years, nearly three years longer than the U.S. life expectancy of 79.1 years. Positive health outcomes are associated with income and educational attainment. The typical county household earns $102,405 a year, nearly twice the national median of $55,322. Additionally, some 53.0% of county adults have at least a bachelor’s degree, the 27th highest college attainment rate nationwide.

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17. Montgomery County, Maryland
5-yr. population change: +6.9%
Nov. unemployment rate: 3.3%
Poverty rate: 6.9%
Life expectancy at birth: 81.5 years

A part of the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, Montgomery County is one of the most affluent and well-educated counties in the country. The typical Montgomery County household earns $100,352 a year, far more than the $55,322 national median household income. An estimated 58.1% of adults in the county have a bachelor’s degree, a larger share than all but 10 U.S. counties. Montgomery County residents also have some of the best health outcomes in the nation. The life expectancy at birth in the county is 81.5 years, approximately 2.4 years longer than the national life expectancy.
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16. Alexandria (city), Virginia
5-yr. population change: +10.6%
Nov. unemployment rate: 2.8%
Poverty rate: 9.8%
Life expectancy at birth: 81.7 years

One of several independent cities in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area to lead the nation in income, educational attainment, and life expectancy, Alexandria is one of the best places to live in the United States. Many Alexandria residents work in advanced, high-paying government jobs in the nation’s capital. The two largest employers of the Alexandria workforce are the U.S. Department of Commerce and Department of Defense, and 62.1% of adults have at least a bachelor’s degree — the fourth largest share of any county. The typical Alexandria household earns $89,200 a year, far more than the national median household income of $55,322 and the 34th most of any county or county equivalent.
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15. Eagle County, Colorado
5-yr. population change: +2.8%
Nov. unemployment rate: 3.1%
Poverty rate: 8.1%
Life expectancy at birth: 85.9 years

Eagle is one of three contiguous counties in the Western Slope region of Colorado that lead the nation in life expectancy. The life expectancy at birth in Eagle County is 85.9 years, the longest of any county in the United States other than adjacent Pitkin and Summit County, Colo. According to a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in July 2017, factors that contribute to the area’s high life expectancy are high education, income, access to medical care, and physical activity. The typical Eagle County household earns $78,763 a year, and some 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree — each some of the highest figures nationwide.

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14. Hamilton County, Indiana
5-yr. population change: +12.7%
Nov. unemployment rate: 2.7%
Poverty rate: 5.1%
Life expectancy at birth: 81.8 years

Hamilton, Ind., ranks as the best county to live in the Midwest and one of the best in the country. Over half of all adults in the county have a bachelor’s degree or higher, and only 5.1% of area residents live in poverty. In comparison, 30.3% of American adults have a four-year degree and 15.1% of the U.S. population lives below the poverty line.

Like many areas reporting strong socioeconomic measures, Hamilton County is growing relatively rapidly. In the last half-decade, the number of people living in the county, situated just north of Indianapolis, increased by 12.7%, three times the U.S. population growth rate of 3.9% over that time.
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13. Teton County, Wyoming
5-yr. population change: +7.2%
Nov. unemployment rate: 6.1%
Poverty rate: 7.3%
Life expectancy at birth: 83.5 years

An estimated 53.8% of Teton County adults have a bachelor’s degree, far greater than the 30.3% of U.S. adults with a college degree and the 23rd most of any county. Higher educational attainment is often associated with longevity, and Teton County has one of the longest life expectancies in the country. The life expectancy at birth in the county is 83.5 years, more than four years longer than the national life expectancy of 79.1 years.

Teton County contains the Jackson Hole ski area, Grand Teton National Park, and much of Yellowstone National Park. While the area has a number of major tourist attractions, it may lack the economic opportunities that other affluent counties have year-round. Some 6.1% of the county’s workforce is unemployed, more than the 4.1% national unemployment rate.
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12. Williamson County, Tennessee 5-yr. population change: +14.5% Nov. unemployment rate: 2.5% Poverty rate: 5.2% Life expectancy at birth: 81.9 years Part of the Nashville metro area, Williamson County is one of the most educated and affluent counties in the country. Some 56.6% of county adults have a bachelorÕs degree, nearly twice the national college attainment rate of 30.3%. Just 2.5% of the county's workforce is unemployed, and just 5.2% of residents live in poverty -- each some of the smallest figures nationwide. The countyÕs median household income of $100,140 a year is also the highest of any county in Tennessee and the 16th highest nationwide. The large number of high-paying economic opportunities in Williamson County has likely attracted new residents to the area. The county's population grew by 14.5% from 2011 to 2016, nearly four times the 3.9% national growth rate over that time.

12. Williamson County, Tennessee
5-yr. population change: +14.5%
Nov. unemployment rate: 2.5%
Poverty rate: 5.2%
Life expectancy at birth: 81.9 years

Part of the Nashville metro area, Williamson County is one of the most educated and affluent counties in the country. Some 56.6% of county adults have a bachelor’s degree, nearly twice the national college attainment rate of 30.3%. Just 2.5% of the county’s workforce is unemployed, and just 5.2% of residents live in poverty — each some of the smallest figures nationwide. The county’s median household income of $100,140 a year is also the highest of any county in Tennessee and the 16th highest nationwide.

The large number of high-paying economic opportunities in Williamson County has likely attracted new residents to the area. The county’s population grew by 14.5% from 2011 to 2016, nearly four times the 3.9% national growth rate over that time.

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11. Summit County, Colorado
5-yr. population change: +6.4%
Nov. unemployment rate: 2.1%
Poverty rate: 12.1%
Life expectancy at birth: 86.8 years

With the ski resort town of Breckenridge as its county seat, Summit County is located about 70 miles west of downtown Denver. Based largely on the health of area residents, Summit is one of several counties in the state to rank among the best places in the nation. Life expectancy at birth is 86.8 years in Summit, the highest life expectancy of any county in the United States.

Adults with college educations are better equipped to make healthy life choices and, as a result, often live longer, healthier lives than those without a college degree. In Summit, about half of all adults have at least a bachelor’s degree compared to 30.3% of adults nationwide.
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10. Fairfax (city), Virginia
5-yr. population change: +6.0%
Nov. unemployment rate: 3.0%
Poverty rate: 6.2%
Life expectancy at birth: 83.7 years

Fairfax is one of many affluent and well-educated counties in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area. While Fairfax is the seat of Fairfax County, it is an independent city and is separate from the county under Virginia law. Like other suburbs of the nation’s capital, a large share of Fairfax workers are employed in professional, scientific and technical, and government services. Some 54.7% of adults in the county have a bachelor’s degree, and the typical household earns $104,065 a year — each some of the highest figures of any U.S. county.

High-income areas with high educational attainment rates tend to have high life expectancies, and Fairfax is no exception. Life expectancy at birth in Fairfax is 83.7 years — about four and a half years longer than life expectancy in the U.S. as a whole.
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9. Marin County, California
5-yr. population change: +3.5%
Nov. unemployment rate: 2.2%
Poverty rate: 8.1%
Life expectancy at birth: 83.8 years

Situated directly across from San Francisco at the other end of the Golden Gate Bridge, with the Pacific Coast along its western border, Marin County is one of the wealthiest in the United States. The typical county household earns $100,310 a year, well above the median income nationwide of $55,322. In addition, financial hardship is relatively scarce in the region. Only 8.1% of the Marin population lives below the poverty line compared to 15.1% of Americans.

High-income families have access to a greater range of healthy options related to lifestyle and diet. As a result, more affluent areas tend to have longer life expectancies — and Marin County is no exception. Life expectancy at birth in Marin is 83.8 years, well above the life expectancy nationwide of 79.1 years.

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8. Loudoun County, Virginia
5-yr. population change: +19.5%
Nov. unemployment rate: 3.0%
Poverty rate: 4.0%
Life expectancy at birth: 83.2 years

Like many suburban counties in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria metro area, a large share of Loudoun County residents work in advanced, high-paying jobs in government and private defense. The U.S. Department of Homeland Defense, the Department of Transportation, the Orbital Sciences Corp., and defense contractor Raytheon are among the top 20 employers of the county’s workforce.

Some 58.8% of county adults have a bachelor’s degree, and the typical Loudoun County household earns $125,672 a year — the highest median household income nationwide. Since 2011, the county’s population has increased by 19.5%, five times the national average growth rate.
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7. Howard County, Maryland
5-yr. population change: +8.7%
Nov. unemployment rate: 3.1%
Poverty rate: 4.9%
Life expectancy at birth: 83.0 years

Like many counties on this list, Howard County residents have relatively easy access to employment opportunities and cultural amenities of a nearby urban area. Both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., are within commuting distance of the county. Proximity to the cities means Howard County workers have access to jobs at dozens of federal agencies as well as universities, Fortune 500 companies, technology, defense and health care companies.

Jobs with such employers are often high-paying. The typical county household earns $113,800 a year, more than double the median income nationwide of $55,322. There is also a relative lack of poverty in the county. Only 4.9% of Howard residents live below the poverty line, compared to 15.1% of the U.S. population.
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6. Fairfax County, Virginia
5-yr. population change: +6.4%
Nov. unemployment rate: 3.0%
Poverty rate: 6.0%
Life expectancy at birth: 83.7 years

Fairfax County is one of several counties within the Washington-Alexandria-Arlington metro area that ranks among the best places to live. The county seat is the city of Fairfax, which, as an independent city, is separate from Fairfax County under Virginia law. Like other suburbs of the nation’s capital, many Fairfax County residents work in high-paying, advanced jobs in government and private defense. The top 15 largest employers of the Fairfax workforce include the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Defense, government services company Booz Allen Hamilton, and defense contractor Northrop Grumman. An estimated 60.3% of adults in the county have a bachelor’s degree, and the typical household earns $114,329 a year — each about double the corresponding national figures of 30.3% and $55,322.
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5. Douglas County, Colorado 5-yr. population change: +12.0% Nov. unemployment rate: 2.5% Poverty rate: 3.8% Life expectancy at birth: 83.7 years Some 97.9% of adults in Douglas County have a high school diploma, and 57.5% have a four-year college degree or higher -- each among the largest such shares of any U.S. county and well above the comparable U.S. figures of 87.0% and 30.3%, respectively. Better-educated populations provide a greater talent pool for employers to choose from and are less susceptible to unemployment. In Douglas, only 2.5% of the labor force is unemployed compared to the 4.1% U.S. unemployment rate. Not only are there enough jobs to support the areaÕs workforce, but also many of those jobs are high paying. The typical county household earns $105,759 a year, about $55,000 more than what the typical American household earns. High incomes are underscored by a poverty of only 3.8% -- among the lowest of any U.S. county.

5. Douglas County, Colorado
5-yr. population change: +12.0%
Nov. unemployment rate: 2.5%
Poverty rate: 3.8%
Life expectancy at birth: 83.7 years

Some 97.9% of adults in Douglas County have a high school diploma, and 57.5% have a four-year college degree or higher — each among the largest such shares of any U.S. county and well above the comparable U.S. figures of 87.0% and 30.3%, respectively. Better-educated populations provide a greater talent pool for employers to choose from and are less susceptible to unemployment. In Douglas, only 2.5% of the labor force is unemployed compared to the 4.1% U.S. unemployment rate.

Not only are there enough jobs to support the area’s workforce, but also many of those jobs are high-paying. The typical county household earns $105,759 a year, about $55,000 more than what the typical American household earns. High incomes are underscored by a poverty of only 3.8% — among the lowest of any U.S. county.

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4. Los Alamos County, New Mexico
5-yr. population change: -0.8%
Nov. unemployment rate: 3.7%
Poverty rate: 5.1%
Life expectancy at birth: 83.5 years

Los Alamos County is less than 40 miles from Sante Fe, New Mexico’s capital city and about 90 miles north of Albuquerque, New Mexico’s largest city. The county’s economy is supported largely by the Los Alamos National Laboratory, a weapons development facility. The laboratory employs some 11,200 people from Los Alamos County and surrounding cities and towns and boasts a $2.45 billion annual budget.

Due, in part, to skill sets required to work at the laboratory, Los Alamos County has a well-educated population. Some 64.6% of county adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher, the third largest share of any U.S. county and more than double the share of American adults with a similar education of 30.3%. The area’s high educational attainment is reflected in the county’s median household income. The typical Los Alamos household earns $105,902 a year, more than in all six other U.S. counties and about $45,700 more than the median income in Sandoval, the next wealthiest county in New Mexico.
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3. Arlington County, Virginia
5-yr. population change: +11.4%
Nov. unemployment rate: 2.4%
Poverty rate: 8.7%
Life expectancy at birth: 82.8 years

Arlington County is situated directly across the Potomac River from Washington, D.C. As a result, area residents have access to a range of employment opportunities with government agencies, government contractors, major companies, and universities — many which are high paying. One of the wealthiest counties in the United States, the typical Arlington household earns $108,706 a year, and only 8.7% of the county population lives below the poverty line. In comparison, the typical U.S. household earns $55,322 a year, and 15.1% of Americans live in poverty.

The area’s high incomes are bolstered by the county’s well-educated labor force. Adults with a bachelor’s degree are far more likely to secure a high-paying job than those with only a high school diploma, and in Arlington, 73.7% of adults have at least a bachelor’s degree, the second largest share of any U.S. county.
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2. Pitkin County, Colorado
5-yr. population change: +5.0%
Nov. unemployment rate: 5.8%
Poverty rate: 8.6%
Life expectancy at birth: 86.5 years

With a life expectancy of 86.5 years, Pitkin County, Colo., is one of only two U.S. counties in which life expectancy at birth exceeds 86 years. The near nation-leading life expectancy is due in part to the area’s high educational attainment. Adults with a college education are better equipped to make healthy decisions regarding diet and lifestyle, and 60.4% of county adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher — nearly double the comparable share of American adults nationwide.

Pitkin County is home to the ski resort towns of Aspen and Snowmass Village, which serve as major economic engines in the area.

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1. Falls Church, Virginia 5-yr. population change: +14.8% Nov. unemployment rate: 2.8% Poverty rate: 2.7% Life expectancy at birth: 81.8 years Falls Church is an independent city, which functions similarly to a county, within the Beltway around the nationÕs capital. As is the case with other counties on this list in close proximity to Washington D.C., Falls Church residents have access to a range of employment opportunities with the federal government, contractors, universities, and hospitals -- many of which offer high paying jobs. Only 2.8% of the county's workforce is unemployed, well below the 4.1% U.S. unemployment rate . Also, the the typical area household earns over $115,000 a year, which is more than double the median income nationwide. Like many other prosperous parts of the country, Falls Church is growing rapidly. In the last half decade, the areaÕs population grew by 14.8%, more than triple the comparable 3.9% national population growth rate.

1. Falls Church (city), Virginia
5-yr. population change: +14.8%
Nov. unemployment rate: 2.8%
Poverty rate: 2.7%
Life expectancy at birth: 81.8 years

Falls Church is an independent city, which functions similarly to a county, within the Beltway around the nation’s capital. As is the case with other counties on this list in close proximity to Washington D.C., Falls Church residents have access to a range of employment opportunities with the federal government, contractors, universities, and hospitals — many of which offer high-paying jobs. Only 2.8% of the county’s workforce is unemployed, well below the 4.1% U.S. unemployment rate.
Also, the typical area household earns over $115,000 a year, which is more than double the median income nationwide.

Like many other prosperous parts of the country, Falls Church is growing rapidly. In the last half-decade, the area’s population grew by 14.8%, more than triple the comparable 3.9% national population growth rate.

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