Some income disparity is to be expected in a capitalist society such as the US. But the gap is growing in some parts of America, especially the South.
Author: Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall Street
When you tally up the 25 richest cities in America, California has eight
The median household income in 2017 was $60,336, but in the most thriving U.S. cities, the majority of households earn over 20% more than that.
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24/7 Wall St. analyzed factors such as crime, property values, jobs, and proximity to services to identify the worst cities to live in in every state.
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The states where government workers make up the largest share of the labor force.
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The typical U.S. home costs a quarter of a million dollars, the National Realtors Association says. Most states have at least one county even pricier.
Where the most affordable housing market, least expensive homes are in each state
The typical American home has a price tag of nearly a quarter of a million dollars, and affordable real estate is available in nearly every state.
These 25 cities are seeing a huge boost in residents as population grows
While population growth is slowing at an alarming rate nationwide, some cities are bucking the trend, reporting booming growth in recent years.
These 25 cities are losing more residents than they are gaining as population declines
Nearly a fifth of all states reported a population decline in the last two years. In many metro areas, it has been a long-term trend.