This new edition provides current, comprehensive data on 130 cities, 55 of which are new to this edition, including 29 never-before profiled, all top-ranked by Population Growth, Median Income, Unemployment Rate and Crime Rate. Selection was not limited to incorporated cities and villages, but includes towns and townships, and was based on our unique rating system, using six key criteria: population growth, income, housing affordability, crime rate, educational attainment, and unemployment. Interesting rankings include Best Cities for Real Estate Investment, Successful Aging, and Asthma Sufferers, and cities that are the most Allergy Prone, Literate, and Safe. New topics include Home Value Distribution and Segregation, and Recreational Marijuana Tax is expanded. Each city chapter is divided into three sections: Background & Rankings; Business Environment; and Living Environment. Volumes include Honorable Mention Cities, Maps, and Appendices, with comparative rankings and more.