[Sly Fox]

And guess what is its primary driver of growth ...



Click Here for Source

Most of the growth is either in shale plays or sunny cities with suburban sprawl. That makes Bedford County stand out so much from the rest. Incidentally I just moved to #7 a couple of weeks ago and used to live in #10 at the height of the tech boom.

[UVALibertyFan]

There's a really good reason for that increase, but unfortunately it's not that that many people moved into Bedford County in that time. The City of Bedford became a town again so the roughly 6,000 people who live in the town are now counted in the County's population where they weren't before.

[ATrain]

There's a really good reason for that increase, but unfortunately it's not that that many people moved into Bedford County in that time. The City of Bedford became a town again so the roughly 6,000 people who live in the town are now counted in the County's population where they weren't before.

Since Sly wants to talk about Texas as well, the DFW area continues with a healthy rate of growth. Collin, Denton and Rockwall counties are all in the top 25. Dallas and Tarrant counties each added more residents that those three, but since each has about 2 million people, its hard to achieve a higher rate of growth I wouldn't mind moving to #6 though.

[ballcoach15]

Good observations UVALiberty fan

[Sly Fox]

There's a really good reason for that increase, but unfortunately it's not that that many people moved into Bedford County in that time. The City of Bedford became a town again so the roughly 6,000 people who live in the town are now counted in the County's population where they weren't before.

Very interesting. I wasn't aware of that move.

The graphic above is just further evidence that eventually everyone moves to Texas or Florida.

[Cider Jim]

I drive my Jeep though Bedford County every day to get from the Cider Ranch to school and back.

[ATrain]

And in economic growth:

http://bizbeatblog.dallasnews.com/2015/ ... them.html/

[lynchburgwildcats]

There's a really good reason for that increase, but unfortunately it's not that that many people moved into Bedford County in that time. The City of Bedford became a town again so the roughly 6,000 people who live in the town are now counted in the County's population where they weren't before.

Very interesting. I wasn't aware of that move.

The graphic above is just further evidence that eventually everyone moves to Texas or Florida.

Don't know how in the world people can tolerate the heat down there. Especially Florida. Florida is just downright miserable late spring through early fall.

[thepostman]

And I can't wait to move back. West Florida especially.

[rhezick]

There's a really good reason for that increase, but unfortunately it's not that that many people moved into Bedford County in that time. The City of Bedford became a town again so the roughly 6,000 people who live in the town are now counted in the County's population where they weren't before.

Very interesting. I wasn't aware of that move.

The graphic above is just further evidence that eventually everyone moves to Texas or Florida.

Don't know how in the world people can tolerate the heat down there. Especially Florida. Florida is just downright miserable late spring through early fall.

Agreed x 100. In laws just bought a place outside Orlando. So stinking hot. And this was May. Hadn't been to Disney before so we took the kids. Most magical part? The air conditioned buildings.

[thepostman]

Orlando is too far from the beaches so that is your first mistake.

[ATrain]

Orlando is too far from the beaches so that is your first mistake.

Although, for the record, the heat here in Dallas really isn't that bad. Its a little drier than places to the east.

[Sly Fox]

Given a choice between six months of summer and dealing with winter, it is a no brainer. The only reason why some of you put up with sloshing around in dirty snow & ice for months on end is because you don't realize that it isn't necessary.

For the record, it rarely breaks 100 in Houston and often in the summer the temps are much higher in the Rust Belt where they don't have proper a/c than down here in Texas. It just stays hot here much longer. Swimming pools or shoveling snow? Tough call.

As for Orlando, the only place worse in Florida is Tallahassee. On the upside, you have every chain restaurant known to mankind if that is your thing.

[thepostman]

All of northern Florida is terrible. I'd pick Orlando over North Florida (aka South Alabama) any day of the week but yeah Orlando is fine to visit but I'd much rather live on the coast.

[From the class of 09]

Given a choice between six months of summer and dealing with winter, it is a no brainer. The only reason why some of you put up with sloshing around in dirty snow & ice for months on end is because you don't realize that it isn't necessary.

For the record, it rarely breaks 100 in Houston and often in the summer the temps are much higher in the Rust Belt where they don't have proper a/c than down here in Texas. It just stays hot here much longer. Swimming pools or shoveling snow? Tough call.

As for Orlando, the only place worse in Florida is Tallahassee. On the upside, you have every chain restaurant known to mankind if that is your thing.

I don't mind the snow when you have mountains to play on...other than that you're spot on.

[ballcoach15]

Florida has best weather of any state.

[Yacht Rock]

Florida has best weather of any state.

While I don't live there anymore, there are many areas of California that may disagree.

[adam42381]

Florida has best weather of any state.

While I don't live there anymore, there are many areas of California that may disagree.

Yeah, I like the heat, but I'd much rather have San Diego's weather.

[Sly Fox]

San Diego has the best weather in Continental USA hands down.

[ATrain]

San Diego has the best weather in Continental USA hands down.

Agreed.

[rogers3]

Orlando is too far from the beaches so that is your first mistake.

Although, for the record, the heat here in Dallas really isn't that bad. Its a little drier than places to the east.

My oven is a little drier too, but it's still hot.

[ATrain]

Orlando is too far from the beaches so that is your first mistake.

Although, for the record, the heat here in Dallas really isn't that bad. Its a little drier than places to the east.

My oven is a little drier too, but it's still hot.

Yes, but Dallas doesn't get above 120 like your oven

[lynchburgwildcats]

Given a choice between six months of summer and dealing with winter, it is a no brainer. The only reason why some of you put up with sloshing around in dirty snow & ice for months on end is because you don't realize that it isn't necessary.

For the record, it rarely breaks 100 in Houston and often in the summer the temps are much higher in the Rust Belt where they don't have proper a/c than down here in Texas. It just stays hot here much longer. Swimming pools or shoveling snow? Tough call.

As for Orlando, the only place worse in Florida is Tallahassee. On the upside, you have every chain restaurant known to mankind if that is your thing.

I'll gladly take the snow over 90+ degree heat. Especially when most years you don't even get one major snow. 90+ degree temperatures is pretty common in the summer. Perhaps the story would be different if I lived somewhere like New England.

[Sly Fox]

Anything under 100 and the heat is no big deal once your blood adjusts after a winter. But sludging around in winter is miserable regardless of how thick your blood may be.

[lynchburgwildcats]

Anything under 100 and the heat is no big deal once your blood adjusts after a winter. But sludging around in winter is miserable regardless of how thick your blood may be.

Occasional snow >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> daily summer heat