Population: 36,800
Median home price (2006): $230,211
Average property taxes (2005): $3,538
With great schools, lush parks, and low crime, this Dallas suburb had
everything - except a hospital. That changed earlier this year, when the
$134 million high-tech Mansfield Methodist Medical Center opened. The center
has not only provided Mansfield with a much-needed ER, but the influx of
doctors and their practices has created a surge in job openings. In fact,
Mansfield's economy is booming these days. Its biggest employer, Mouser
Electronics, just completed a $14 million expansion of its headquarters. And
with more medical companies looking to set up shop in Mansfield, the boom is
likely to continue. -B.N
Source: money.cnn.com
