Most Affluent City in the USA
According to USA Today, “the most affluent city in the USA might surprise you.” For those in the Dallas metroplex, however, it’s not too big of a shock. Many people might rank San Jose, San Francisco, or Honolulu as the top city, but they would be wrong. According to the Census Bureau’s annual report on income and poverty, Plano is the most affluent city with a population of 250,000 or more. Plano also has the lowest poverty rate.
Plano’s median household income was $84,492 in 2007, up 10% from the previous year. The second runner up was San Jose (my home away from home) with a median income of 76,963. Residents in Plano have a few other benefits too. They have lower taxes than those who live in San Jose. Property is also less expensive — median price is $225,000 compared to $744,000 in San Jose. That’s why I don’t live in San Jose.
Most of my California friends and co-workers don’t understand why I live in Texas, but the numbers speak volumes, not to mention that I love the people, the hometown values and the central location. Plus, my family lives here, and my church rocks. If only we had a beach, it would be the perfect place to live.
