I own a chain of retail stores. 90 of them.
I look for why a store is so successful and others are not.
i find when stores are in places that homes are sprouting up like
weeds (lots of new homes being built) and customers are above middle
class we do well. And lots of new families (malls are filled with
strollers)

We have fabulous business in places like "Mission Viejo, California"
and "Westlake, California" where homes are going up like crazy and
there are lots of younger people with youg families.

Could you give me a list of some other areas of the USA where there is
lots of homes going up that haven't higher family incomes.

So I guess what would make sense is which counties (i don't know if
cities work) have the most new homes and then look at the per capita
income for that area to ultimately know the top areas.

Jerry

Hello, thank you very much for the question. I have compiled many
lists which I feel will help you identify the types of cities you
seek. I hope these help. Please don't hesitate to request
clarification if necessary.

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For comparison:

Mission Viejo, CA
Median resident age: 37.5 years 
Median household income: $78,248 (year 2000)
http://www.city-data.com/city/Mission-Viejo-California.html

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This list probably fits your needs best. Many of these cities are
similar to the ones you have listed as success stories. They have
young growing populations and new households with high incomes. I have
posted the top 50. For the rest click and the link and you can also
click on the city names for more information:

Top 100 Cities with Highest Median Household Income and Median
Resident Age Less Than 35
http://www.city-data.com/top19.html

1.	Coto de Caza, California ($136,726)
2.	Powell, Ohio ($115,904)
3.	Wyndham, Virginia ($113,723)
4.	Stonegate, Colorado ($101,718)
5.	Coppell, Texas ($96,935)
6.	Flower Mound, Texas ($95,416)
7.	New Territory, Texas ($93,972)
8.	University Park, Texas ($92,778)
9.	Portola Hills, California ($90,874)
10.	Las Flores, California ($89,978)
11.	Foothill Ranch, California ($89,038)
12.	Naperville, Illinois ($88,771)
13.	Montclair, Virginia ($88,496)
14.	Chantilly, Virginia ($87,991)
15.	Highlands Ranch, Colorado ($86,792)
16.	Brushy Creek, Texas ($84,472)
17.	Milpitas, California ($84,429)
18.	Chanhassen, Minnesota ($84,215)
19.	Lake Zurich, Illinois ($84,125)
20.	Suwanee, Georgia ($84,038)
21.	South Orange, New Jersey ($83,611)
22.	Madison, New Jersey ($82,847)
23.	Swarthmore, Pennsylvania ($82,653)
24.	Linton Hall, Virginia ($82,374)
25.	Superior, Colorado ($82,079)
26.	Morgan Hill, California ($81,958)
27.	Hudson, Wisconsin ($81,733)
28.	Hermosa Beach, California ($81,153)
29.	Weston, Florida ($80,920)
30.	Glenn Dale, Maryland ($80,851)
31.	Plainfield, Illinois ($80,799)
32.	Beckett Ridge, Ohio ($80,090)
33.	Highland, Utah ($80,053)
34.	Algonquin, Illinois ($79,730)
35.	Bartlett, Illinois ($79,718)
36.	Westchase, Florida ($79,561)
37.	Frisco, Texas ($79,149)
38.	Five Forks, South Carolina ($79,128)
39.	Dayton, New Jersey ($79,050)
40.	Allen, Texas ($78,924)
41.	Plano, Texas ($78,722)
42.	Rancho Santa Margarita, California ($78,475)
43.	Chino Hills, California ($78,374)
44.	Davidson, North Carolina ($78,370)
45.	Corinth, Texas ($78,345)
46.	Eden Prairie, Minnesota ($78,328)
47.	Little Cottonwood Creek Valley, Utah ($77,652)
48.	Collegeville, Pennsylvania ($77,499)
49.	Dublin, California ($77,283)
50.	Erie, Colorado ($77,114)

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These are the cities that are growing the fastest. You can click on
the city names to view the economic data. I will post it for the top
5.

Top 100 Fastest Growing Cities from 2000 to 2002 (pop. 5000+)
http://www.city-data.com/top30.html

Here are the top 25:

1.	Lincoln, California (+75.1%, pop. 19,676)
Median resident age: 32.4 years 
Median household income: $45,547 (year 2000)

2.	El Mirage, Arizona (+74.2%, pop. 13,255)
age: 24.6 years 
Median household income: $33,812 (year 2000)

3.	Huntley, Illinois (+70.9%, pop. 9,797)
Median resident age: 37.0 years 
Median household income: $60,456 (year 2000)

4.	Kyle, Texas (+60.1%, pop. 8,540)
Median resident age: 28.2 years 
Median household income: $47,534 (year 2000)

5.	Leander, Texas (+53.5%, pop. 11,661)
Median resident age: 30.2 years 
Median household income: $53,504 (year 2000)

6.	Goodyear, Arizona (+46.6%, pop. 27,735)
7.	Cedar Park, Texas (+45.0%, pop. 37,764)
8.	Canton, Georgia (+45.0%, pop. 11,338)
9.	Surprise, Arizona (+44.6%, pop. 44,659)
10.	Wentzville, Missouri (+44.6%, pop. 9,992)
11.	Frisco, Texas (+41.3%, pop. 47,652)
12.	Pflugerville, Texas (+41.2%, pop. 23,072)
13.	Kuna, Idaho (+38.4%, pop. 7,773)
14.	Evans, Colorado (+37.7%, pop. 13,293)
15.	Parker, Colorado (+37.2%, pop. 32,347)
16.	Romeoville, Illinois (+35.8%, pop. 28,765)
17.	Avondale, Arizona (+35.8%, pop. 48,738)
18.	Clayton, North Carolina (+34.4%, pop. 10,706)
19.	McKinney, Texas (+34.4%, pop. 73,081)
20.	Sachse, Texas (+33.8%, pop. 13,015)
21.	Erie, Colorado (+32.3%, pop. 8,425)
22.	Syracuse, Utah (+32.0%, pop. 12,423)
23.	Corinth, Texas (+32.0%, pop. 14,925)
24.	Plainfield, Illinois (+31.5%, pop. 17,193)
25.	Lake Villa, Illinois (+31.3%, pop. 7,701)

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These are some larger rapidly growing cities and I have included their
median income levels as well.

Fastest-Growing Cities (100,000 or More Population) from April 1, 2000, 
to July 1, 2002
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/2003/cb03-106.html#table1

1	Gilbert, Ariz.
	Median resident age: 30.1 years 
Median household income: $68,032 (year 2000)
http://www.city-data.com/city/Gilbert-Arizona.html

2	North Las Vegas, Nev.
Median resident age: 34.5 years 
Median household income: $44,069 (year 2000)
http://www.city-data.com/city/Las-Vegas-Nevada.html

3	Henderson, Nev.
Median resident age: 35.9 years 
Median household income: $55,949 (year 2000)
http://www.city-data.com/city/Henderson-Nevada.html
	
4	Chandler, Ariz.
Median resident age: 31.2 years 
Median household income: $58,416 (year 2000)
http://www.city-data.com/city/Chandler-Arizona.html
	
5	Peoria, Ariz.
Median resident age: 35.6 years 
Median household income: $52,199 (year 2000)
http://www.city-data.com/city/Peoria-Arizona.html

6	Irvine, Calif.
Median resident age: 33.1 years 
Median household income: $72,057 (year 2000)
http://www.city-data.com/city/Irvine-California.html

7	Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.
Median resident age: 32.2 years 
Median household income: $60,931 (year 2000)
http://www.city-data.com/city/Rancho-Cucamonga-California.html
	
8	Chula Vista, Calif.
Median resident age: 33.0 years 
Median household income: $44,861 (year 2000)
http://www.city-data.com/city/Chula-Vista-California.html
	
9	Fontana, Calif.
Median resident age: 26.2 years 
Median household income: $45,782 (year 2000)
http://www.city-data.com/city/Fontana-California.html
	
10	Joliet, Ill. 
Median household income: $47,761 (year 2000)
Median house value: $119,900 (year 2000)
http://www.city-data.com/city/Joliet-Illinois.html

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Some personal suggestions:

I live in Chicago, so I can give you some suggestions based on my
perspective from here, if you are interested in opening any businesses
in the area.

Glenview, IL
age: 41.3 years 
Median household income: $80,730 (year 2000)
http://www.city-data.com/city/Glenview-Illinois.html

The census figures for this town don't reflect that they have shut
down a major naval in the last few years and used the land to build a
TON of expensive new homes in the heart of what is already a wealthy
Chicago suburb. Young families with money are flocking there now.

Gurnee, IL
Median resident age: 34.2 years 
Median household income: $75,742 (year 2000)
http://www.city-data.com/city/Gurnee-Illinois.html

Lots of young couples are fleeing Chicago to raise a family in Gurnee. 

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These are the fastest growing major cities in the United States:

Five Fastest-Growing U.S. Cities with Populations of 1 Million
               or More in 1998, Ranked by Growth Rate
http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/1999/cb99-128.html

1      Phoenix, Ariz.        1,198,064          988,015          210,049  21.3
2      San Antonio, Texas    1,114,130          976,514          137,616  14.1
3      San Diego, Calif.     1,220,666        1,110,623          110,043   9.9
4      Houston, Texas        1,786,691        1,654,348          132,343   8.0
5      Dallas, Texas         1,075,894        1,007,618           68,276   6.8

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Additional Related Lists:

100 largest growing counties
2000-2003
http://www.census.gov/popest/counties/CO-EST2003-09.html

Top 100 Cities with Highest Median Household Income (pop. 5000+)
http://www.city-data.com/top2.html

Median Income County Rankings
http://www.census.gov/acs/www/Products/Ranking/2003/R07T050.htm

Top Large Cities - Median Income
http://www.census.gov/acs/www/Products/Ranking/2003/R07T160.htmv

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Additional Resources:

United States Census Bureau
http://www.census.gov/

City Data
http://www.city-data.com/

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Google Search Strategy:

"us census"
"fastest growing cities"
-narrowing search fields

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I hope this helps. Please let me know if you need any additional
assistance. Good luck!

-adiloren-ga

St Johns County, Florida.  This area is just south of Duval County
(Jacksonville, FL) and is part of the MSA of Jacksonville.  New homes
are blossoming like crazy because St Johns county has a school system
that is three times that of Duval's.  Folks can send their kids to
school there while they work 10 miles away in Jacksonville.  According
to the US Census, it is the 7th fastest growing county in the U.S.

Additionally, Volusia County, FL is an excellent location too.  This
is the county of Daytona Beach, FL.  It is the 3rd fastest growing
county in the US according to the Bureau.  Don't go to Daytona
though...you want to go to Palm Coast, FL (in Volusia) as this is
where the housing boom is currently.

What kind of retail?  I am a small business owner in Jacksonville.

Check the latest issue of Business Week.  They have an article on
"inland migration" in the U.S.