num_pages: 1681
description: New edition of a guide that describes business and living environments in America. It represents 36 states, 50 metropolitan areas, and 2,209 suburban communities with populations of 10,000 or more. Entries are arranged alphabetically first by metro area, then, within each area, by its individual suburbs. They include government office contact numbers, physical and population characteristics, information on income and cost of living, and name origin. Additional data includes various items such as crime rates, school districts, education, economy figures, Chambers of Commerce and local newspapers. Chapters include a state map outlining the core city, counties, and surrounding suburban communities. The volume also contains a section that ranks suburbs nationwide, using many criteria. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
language: English
title: The Comparative Guide to American Suburbs 2001: Covers over 2,200 Suburban Communities in the 50 Largest Metro Areas-With Rankings
titlecomplete: The Comparative Guide to American Suburbs 2001: Covers over 2,200 Suburban Communities in the 50 Largest Metro Areas-With Rankings
publisher: Grey House Pub