Wow. This makes you feel good if you are a resident of Ozaukee or Waukesha County. Big selling point in homes for sale in these areas.
Forbes' "Best Places in the U.S. to raise a family" list gave top 10 billing to two Wisconsin counties!
From Forbes.com :
"2. Ozaukee County, Wis.
Population: 86,321
Originally settled as a stop on the old dirt trail between Green Bay and Milwaukee, Ozaukee is now the wealthiest county in Wisconsin and earns top marks for its low crime and high graduation rates. Port Washington, the county seat, is just 25 miles from Milwaukee. It's situated on the shores of Lake Michigan, and its Port Fish Day is reputed to be the world's largest one-day outdoor fish fry."
There are more than 600 single property homes and more than 250 condos for sale in Ozaukee County at this time. Prices are low, selection is high, get into this top rated community soon if you are thinking of buying.
"8. Waukesha County, Wis.
Population: 380,985
Once called "Cow County USA," Waukesha is now home to some of Milwaukee's most prosperous western suburbs. Residents are treated to a short commute and great education. With a 96% high school graduation rate, the county has produced such luminaries as Les Paul, inventor of the electric guitar."
There are more than 2600 single property homes and almost 1000 condos for sale in Waukesha County at this time. Prices are low, selection is high, get into this top rated community soon if you are thinking of buying.]
Positive national news about Milwaukee, Wisconsin's largest city, is good news for all Wisconsin residents.
On July 9, Forbes listed Milwaukee as #9 in it's "Best Cities for Young Professionals" list. A number nine ranking puts Milwaukee ahead of other major cities such as Los Angeles, Seattle, Denver, Atlanta in terms of attracting top business talent of the next generation with economic opportunities.
Rankings were based on number of large companies in the area, cost of living, and the all important social characteristic... how many young unmarried people lived in in the area.
Quote below from Forbes
"9. Milwaukee, Wis.
Surprised to see Milwaukee here? Don't be. It has the fifth-highest concentration of top companies in the country, by our count. And those jobs pay. Despite a below-average cost of living, salaries paid to professionals are comfortably above the national average, at $54,169. Sweetening the deal further, the city is in the top quartile for its population of never-married citizens between 20 and 35."
Read the whole article here at Forbes.com
