Map of population growth (transplants, schools, university)
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Their map of the Omaha Metro for some odd reason excludes 2 of the Iowa counties that are also apart of it.
True, but the Census actually includes three Iowa counties as part of the Omaha, NE metro. I really think that only Pottawatomie County should be included.
Their map of the Omaha Metro for some odd reason excludes 2 of the Iowa counties that are also apart of it.
Maybe they weren't part of the metro in 1980? Just a guess
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But there's also a reason why it's a cheaper cost of living.
Indeed. Better, more efficient infrastructure. More efficient government, lower taxes, better conditions for business development and thus job creation. More freedom for property owners and for people to live where they want to live (saner zoning laws). These things bring costs down ... cheaper doesn't necessarily mean worse quality.
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Maybe they weren't part of the metro in 1980? Just a guess
Indeed. Better, more efficient infrastructure. More efficient government, lower taxes, better conditions for business development and thus job creation. More freedom for property owners and for people to live where they want to live (saner zoning laws). These things bring costs down ... cheaper doesn't necessarily mean worse quality.
Ask on the NYC forum where NYers moved down south because they saw more house for the price. Most of them say there's a reason why it's cheaper, and they aren't good reasons.
True, but the Census actually includes three Iowa counties as part of the Omaha, NE metro. I really think that only Pottawatomie County should be included.
Going by their standards for MSA's, they should count. The same can be said for every metro in the US. Each has some fairly rural areas accounted for.
I think it's somewhat hokie for how they determine metro's, but there must not be a feasable alternative I guess.
Going by their standards for MSA's, they should count. The same can be said for every metro in the US. Each has some fairly rural areas accounted for.
I think it's somewhat hokie for how they determine metro's, but there must not be a feasable alternative I guess.
I think the Census MSA determination is overly dependent on commuting patterns of some residents who happen to live on the exurban fringe of metros. Two counties in Iowa are included in the Omaha MSA that have little growth and densities of under 50 people per square mile. The same can also be said of KC as well (Linn County KS, Caldwell County MO, Lafayette County MO,).
I think the Census MSA determination is overly dependent on commuting patterns of some residents who happen to live on the exurban fringe of metros. Two counties in Iowa are included in the Omaha MSA that have little growth and densities of under 50 people per square mile. The same can also be said of KC as well (Linn County KS, Caldwell County MO, Lafayette County MO,).
Very true. I do happen to know a very large portion of Mills county in Iowa commute to Omaha and Council Bluffs for work.
My question would be, does this map reflect the foreclosure crisis? It appears the data was from 2008. Not sure it is a good indication of where things stand today. On one hand, areas like the Inland Empire of CA, Vegas, and Phoenix show explosive growth. On the other hand, they are hurting big-time. On the mythical third hand, perhaps these areas will grow again due to cheaper prices.
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... cheaper doesn't necessarily mean worse quality.
