Fast Company, in partnership with LinkedIn, just published truly clarifying data on why people select where they live. As you will see from the chart below, the normally assumed number one factor of jobs is number 5 on the list.
It seems that in today’s market for the talented residents to select a community, quality of life features are the key factors. The data is clear, if a community expects to grow, they must be clean, safe and have diverse and affordable housing with great shopping, before they can expect those who have a true chose to select them as their next home.
What are your thoughts on the list and where we would rake on these eight categories? I would love your input, hit me up on Facebook at the Wichita Falls Chamber or via email at ron@wichitafallschamber.com.
