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Presentation - Pflugerville makes Money Magazine's list of Best Small Cities.
Summary
The City of Pflugerville ranked 43 out of 100 best small cities in America by Money Magazine. Money Magazine's ranking system compared Pflugerville's connectivity, housing, financial state and quality of life to other cities nationwide. Pflugerville joins the Texas cities of Allen, Flowermound, Mansfield, and McKinney in the top 100 best small cities list.
According to the Money Magazine website, the Best Places to Live designation is based on what "American families care about most - - strong job opportunities, great schools, low crime, quality health care and plenty to do." Money Magazine lists Pflugerville residents' short commutes, the opportunity to relax at Lake Pflugerville with its recreational opportunities, sound city finances, and the city's commitment to sustainability demonstrated by the planned construction of the Pflugerville Solar Farm, one of the largest solar farms in the country. Most notable Pflugerville statistics include Pflugerville's 147.94% job growth from 2000 - 2011 compared to the best places average of 25.01%. In addition, Pflugerville's personal and property crime incidents of 1 per 1000 were half the best places average of 2 per 1000, highlighting the low crime rates in Pflugerville.
Staff Recommendation
Present the plaque which be displayed in the City Council Chambers.
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Terri Waggoner
Public Information Officer