Saturday, June 13, 2015

Why Veterans Preferred to Call These 10 Cities Home



1. PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA
Pittsburgh has an active business community with a number of companies headquartered in the area. The Pittsburgh area offers a vibrant downtown, historic neighborhoods and plenty to do with ample downtown shopping and nightlife along the river.
Pittsburgh Snapshot
• Population - 2,357,981
• Median Home Price - $113,500
• Median Rental Price 2BR - $799
• Unemployment - 6.8%
• Local Employers - Alcoa, FedEx Ground
• Nearby College - University of Pittsburgh

2. AUSTIN, TEXAS
Austin area residents enjoy a strong economy, education opportunities, attractive housing options, a relatively pleasant climate and abundant activities. Area highlights include the University of Texas, an important music scene and a large tech industry. 
Austin Snapshot
• Population - 1,731,777
• Median Home Price - $201,400
• Median Rental Price 2BR - $1,098
• Unemployment - 5.2%
• Local Employers - Union Pacific, City of Austin 
• Nearby Colleges - University of Texas

3. OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA

Oklahoma City, the capital and largest metro in the state, is a major hub for the oil industry and related manufacturing. The modern downtown features attractive parks and the restored "Bricktown" residential and entertainment district with a canal and promenade. 
Oklahoma City Snapshot
• Population - 1,256,947
• Median Home Price - $126,000
• Median Rental Price 2BR - $751
• Unemployment - 5.1%
• Local Employers - 77 Energy, Chesapeake Energy
• Nearby Colleges - University of Oklahoma

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