As seen in the August 2008 issue of Money magazine and on the web at CNNMoney.com.
Coral Springs, FL
Top 100 rank: 78
Population: 129,800
A sprawling planned city, Coral Springs is home to a vibrant economy with above-average wealth levels and consistently low unemployment.
The city’s “Our Town” Festival has been continuously held since 1979, an event boasting a car show, beauty pageant and carnival rides. Electronic commerce company First Data and music, movies and games distributor Alliance Entertainment Corp. are the area’s primary employers.
The city’s downtown is the focus of an extensive redevelopment plan, anchored by an open-air shopping and entertainment center called “The Walk” – another reason to use one of Coral Springs’ free city buses.