FARMINGTON
Top 100 rank: # 12
Population: 18,300
This friendly town near the Great Salt Lake lies 20 minutes from Salt Lake City’s job and cultural opportunities. More Small Town USA than suburb, Farmington is safe and quiet. That’s not to say it’s no fun: in the center of town is Lagoon, a 125-year-old amusement park that attracts visitors from all over Utah. The town has a mix of expensive turn-of-the-century houses and more affordable homes; a typical three-bedroom ran around $180,000 in mid-2011. What’s more, Farmington’s taxes are low, yet the town is in excellent financial shape
NORTH SALT LAKE
Top 100 rank: # 23
Population: 13,800
In this friendly community with easy access to Salt Lake City, running out of sugar rarely means a trip to the store. Instead, residents pop over to the neighbors’ for a chat and a cup of sugar. Jobs can be had at several small businesses in town (or, of course, in the city). Outdoor activities such as biking and in-line skating are big here, and a 13-acre park for community gatherings has just been constructed. What’s missing is a downtown area to call their own, residents say--but city officials are looking into creating one.
Source : Money Magazine
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