Southern capital tops record of finest cities for US veterans: See the place yours ranks

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Are some U.S. cities higher for veterans than others? A examine printed shortly earlier than Veterans Day says sure.

The examine was carried out by WalletHub, a private finance firm, and printed on Nov. 7. The survey analyzed 100 of the most-populated U.S. cities, and in contrast how every metropolis carried out in 4 distinct classes.

“In order to determine the best places for veterans to live, WalletHub compared the 100 most populated U.S. cities across four key dimensions: 1) Employment, 2) Economy, 3) Quality of Life and 4) Health,” the examine’s methodology part reads. “We evaluated those dimensions using 19 relevant metrics….each metric was graded on a 100-point scale, with a score of 100 representing the most favorable conditions for veterans.”

Which cities made it to the highest of the record? Listed here are the highest 20:

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20. Fort Price, Texas19. Henderson, Nevada18. Chesapeake, Virginia17. San Diego, California16. Chandler, Arizona15. Gilbert, Arizona14. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania13. Colorado Springs, Colorado12. Laredo, Texas11. Miami, Florida10. Jacksonville, Florida9. St. Petersburg, Florida8. Madison, Wisconsin7. Scottsdale, Arizona6. Irvine, California5. Virginia Seashore, Virginia4. Tampa, Florida3. Raleigh, North Carolina2. Orlando, Florida1. Austin, Texas

Austin topped WalletHub’s record due to the tutorial, employment and leisure alternatives within the metropolis.

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“It’s also good for veterans to live in a place where they can form a community of support with others who have gone through similar experiences,” the examine added. “Austin has the second-largest projected increase in veterans between 2023 and 2050, so that will certainly help veterans meet each other and forge friendships.”

Orlando, which boasts higher-quality companies for veterans in comparison with different American cities, was a detailed second to Austin.

The cities that ranked highest on the record all supplied distinctive instructional and employment alternatives for veterans. (iStock / iStock)

“The median annual income for veterans grows by an average of over 9% per year, the fourth-highest percentage in the country,” WalletHub discovered. “The current median income is also decent, at around $51,000, which ranks 38th out of 100 of the most populous cities.”

“Considering that the highest median income for any city is around $59,000, the high growth rate in Orlando could help it quickly catch up.”

The examine additionally recommended the job and academic alternatives supplied in Raleigh.

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“Raleigh, NC, is the third-best city for veterans, in large part because it has the third-lowest veteran homelessness rate in the country,” the examine stated. “No one should be homeless, especially people who have served our nation, and Raleigh has cut the homelessness rate to only 1 homeless individual for every 1,000 veterans.”

Three cities have been on the backside of the record: Memphis, Tennessee; Detroit, Michigan; and Newark, New Jersey.

The latter two cities have the best charge of unemployed veterans, together with Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Newark had the bottom high quality of life out of all 100 cities surveyed.

“There are over 17.9 million veterans currently living in the U.S., and these veterans often face a host of challenges when re-entering civilian life,” WalletHub wrote in its findings. “Despite Uncle Sam’s promises of benefits upon their return from service, some retired service members cannot secure health care, jobs or shelter.”