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Rochester

Located at the confluence of Lake Ontario, the Erie Canal, and the Finger Lakes, Greater Rochester spans nine counties, more than a million people, and New York State’s fourth-largest city. With big city assets and small-town connectivity, Greater Rochester has it all. Close to major markets without the major market expense, the region boasts real estate costs well below major metros and one of the nation’s shortest commutes. And as New York State’s fastest-growing midsized metro in 2021, it’s no wonder Rochester ranked #5 on Ownerly’s list of America’s Best Cities for Remote Workers. Greater Rochester is a foodie’s paradise, recognized as one of the country’s top cities for food, home to one of America’s leading wine regions, and one of the world’s top-10 beer destinations according to VinePair.com. Named one of America’s “Top Minor League Markets” by Sports Business Journal, Rochester boasts teams for every taste. And with more than 140 festivals each year – from the Rochester Lilac Festival into the Rochester International Jazz Fest, Fringe Fest, Finger Lakes Wine Festival, and ROC Holiday Village, you’re sure to stay busy. Still have energy? Visit the Rochester Public Market, tour the Memorial Art Gallery, take in a performance by the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, and let your inner kid run wild at The Strong National Museum of Play.

Elkhart, IN is an excellent community for remote workers who are looking for a welcoming, inspiring, and vibrant place to call home. 

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Dallas

Located in northeastern Texas, Dallas is a friendly and diverse community with countless opportunities for big entertainment and adventure. Visit the Dallas Historical Society for a look into the city’s past, or check out the largest urban arts district in the country for local culture and creativity. Play a few rounds at Stevens Park Golf Course, take a stroll along the Fair Park Esplanade, or enjoy kayaking, hiking, nature trails, and more at Trinity River Audubon Center. Find luxury brands, dining, and entertainment at Galleria Dallas, or browse boutiques like Chantilly and Lula B’s in the Design District. The Dallas restaurant scene offers world-class dining for every taste, from international gems like Maya’s Modern Mediterranean to the Texas classics at Record’s BBQ. Catch some live music at The Bomb Factory, sip cocktails on the patio at Foundation Room, then dance the night away at Cowboys Red River. Sports fans can cheer on major league teams like the Dallas Cowboys, Texas Rangers, Dallas Mavericks and more. Locals celebrate food, culture, and community with annual events like the Deep Ellum Arts Festival, the Dallas Holiday Parade, and Dallas Blooms, the largest floral festival in the Southwest. Located on the northwest side of the city, the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport offers direct flights to New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and popular destinations around the world. 

Connersville, Indiana, is a charming small town located in the eastern part of the state. It is known for its rich history, tight-knit community, and beautiful natural surroundings. The town is situated along the Whitewater River, offering residents access to fishing, boating, and other outdoor recreational activities.

The residents of Connersville are proud of their town and are known for their warm hospitality. With a strong sense of community, residents often come together for local events and activities, from festivals to farmers' markets. Despite its small-town atmosphere, Connersville has a thriving social scene and a diverse range of restaurants and shops, making it a great option for those seeking a more relaxed lifestyle.

For remote workers, Connersville offers a peaceful, low-key environment, with easy access to high-speed internet and a variety of amenities and services. The town has a number of parks and green spaces, offering a peaceful escape from the demands of work and a chance to connect with nature.

In terms of education, Connersville has a number of quality schools, both public and private, and is home to a branch of Ivy Tech Community College. The town also has a growing healthcare sector, providing residents with quality medical care close to home.

Overall, Connersville is a unique and welcoming community that offers a peaceful and relaxed lifestyle, surrounded by natural beauty and friendly people. Whether you're seeking a change of pace or simply a new home, Connersville is a great option for remote workers looking for a rural escape in the heart of Indiana. Come see why Connersville is known for folks looking to make a Fresh Start.

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Cleveland

Considered a port city, Cleveland is located in northeastern Ohio, along the southern shore of Lake Erie, at the mouth of the Cuyahoga River. Lake Erie moderates the climate in the region and generally keeps the city cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter, while sometimes generating heavy “lake-effect” snow. Warm summers offer plenty of opportunity to spend time on the beaches or the lake, as well as biking or hiking. Winter activities include ice-skating, sledding, and riding toboggan chutes.
 
In addition to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, top Cleveland attractions include visiting the Cleveland Metroparks nature reserve system (dubbed “The Forest City”), Cleveland Museum of Art, West Side Market, Cleveland Metroparks Zoo, Edgewater Park, Cleveland Botanical Gardens, or watching a Guardians MLB baseball game at Progressive Field or a Browns NFL football game at FirstEnergy Stadium. Visitors can also tour the restored William G. Mather steamship through the Great Lakes Science Center.

The area offers many unique restaurants and pubs, including Merwin’s Wharf, where guests can make reservations to dine in an igloo.
 
Cleveland Metropolitan School District is the second largest in the state. Covering 79 square miles, the district offers 68 schools for K-8 grades and 39 high schools. The district has a matriculation rate of 80.1 percent, claiming the fastest growing graduation rate in the state.
 
Housing in Cleveland offers a mix of historic Greek revival architecture, as well as Colonial and craftsman/bungalows. It also features many modern suburban homes.  

Remote workers can take advantage of a number of co-working spaces in Cleveland, including CLEworx, CUBE Workspace, Limelight, and Spaces & Co. They offer a variety of packages, including full-time, part-time, private, and shared workspaces.
 
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is situated within 30 minutes of Cleveland, and Akron is a short 45-minute drive from The Forest City.
 
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport is the area’s largest airport and offers 156 daily non-stop departures. One of the nation’s top 50 busiest airports, CLE also offers flights to international destinations, including Canada, the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Jamaica.

Corpus Christi

With sunny beaches and high winds great for windsurfing, kiteboarding, sailing, and more, Corpus Christi provides the perfect place for enjoying all the Gulf Coast has to offer. 

Unique districts throughout the city make it easy for residents to find the perfect place to call home and the city’s parks, beaches, and recreational facilities offer activities for every lifestyle. Corpus Christi celebrates its culture and heritage with the annual Texas Jazz Festival and Dia de los Muertos Festival, but embraces its unusual side with unique events like Barefoot Mardi Gras, Surftoberfest beer festival, and The Birdiest Festival in America. 

Corpus Christi chefs cook up local favorites in every district, from the Water Street Oyster Bar downtown to the Padre Island Burger Company. Sports fans can take in a Corpus Christi Hooks baseball game at Whataburger Field, or watch the Wednesday Night Regatta from the Corpus Christi Marina. 

Located just outside the central business district, Corpus Christi International Airport provides easy access to popular destinations.

Columbia

Located in central South Carolina, Columbia is a vibrant community full of southern charm. Visit the South Carolina State Museum to see exhibits and artifacts from Columbia’s rich history, or take a tour of the historic South Carolina State House and grounds. Enjoy the great outdoors by kayaking on the Broad River, canoeing in Congaree National Park, or hiking in Sesquicentennial State Park. Shop for colorful fashions at Pink Sorbet, find the perfect gift at Mast General Store, and browse the hand-blown glass at One Eared Cow Glass. Columbia boasts a diverse restaurant scene, including a raw-food menu at Good Life Cafe, southern classics at Mr. Friendly’s, and locally sourced favorites at Motor Supply Co. Bistro. After dinner, indulge in a sweet treat at Kaminsky’s Dessert Cafe, an artisan cocktail at Bourbon, or live music at The Senate. Columbia offers a variety of arts and cultural venues, including performances at the Town Theatre and the Koger Center for the Arts, and exhibits and programs at the Columbia Museum of Art. Locals come together to celebrate the community with popular annual events like the Vista Lights Holiday Open House and the Fall Heritage Festival & Pickin’ Party. Sports fans can cheer on the University of South Carolina Gamecocks, or take in a Columbia Fireflies baseball game at Segra Park. Located 5 miles southwest of the city, Columbia Metropolitan Airport offers direct flights to New York, Chicago, Orlando, and more.

Deming

Drive west from Las Cruces along the northern border of Mexico and you’ll find Deming, New Mexico, a community warm with history, activity and sunshine. Deming is the county seat of Luna County, which is part of the area obtained from Mexico by the treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1846. Since then, Deming has become a thriving business and agricultural community. The Florida Mountains provide not only a beautiful backdrop for the town, but serve as the perfect gateway for ​​a variety of outdoor activities including rock hounding, camping and hiking. In fact, the annual three-day Rockhound Roundup brings aficionados from around the world to participate. For museum lovers, Mimbres Museum and Custom House share the story of early Western history and culture. Local eateries like Adobe Deli and Ranchers Grill offer a taste of Southwest cuisine while the Deming Arts Center provides regular rotating exhibits. With breathtaking scenery, a rich history, and endless activities for the family to enjoy, Deming is a hidden gem of the Southwest.

Costa Mesa

Situated in the idylic Orange County of southern, sunny California, Costa Mesa, the “City of Arts”, is the perfect place to work, live, eat, play – and just about anything else you can dream up. 

The diverse city has rapidly grown from a semi-rural farming community to an urban area. Costa Mesa is located 37 miles southeast of Los Angeles and 87 miles northwest of San Diego and caters to millions of visitors the OC welcomes annually. It’s no surprise that Costa Mesa’s economy relies heavily on retail and services as well as some manufacturing – primarily electronics, pharmaceuticals, and plastics firms. 

When you’re ready to relax after a day’s work, enjoy Broadway productions and concerts, experience designer shopping, bike or run on the ample manicured trails, hit the waves for a surf sesh, and wine and dine at award-winning local hotspots and hidden gems throughout the city. 

Just minutes from top-rated beaches and a short drive to major Southern California attractions (Disneyland, anyone?!), Costa Mesa has it all. 

Eau Claire

Eau Claire offers a friendly, Midwestern small-town feel with big-city vibes. The warm summers provide ample opportunity to enjoy one of the waterways, as well as hiking, biking, playing golf or enjoying a picnic at one of the parks. The winters may be cold, but that doesn’t stop outdoor enthusiasts who love ice fishing and other winter sports. Top attractions include Beaver Creek Reserve, the Chippewa River Trail and Carson Park on Half Moon Lake. Historical attractions include the Chippewa Valley Museum, which houses a 1950s ice cream parlor and an 1880s mini train ride on the Chippewa Valley Railroad. Visitors can get a feel for the area’s rich logging and sawmill history at the Paul Bunyan Logging Camp. The area offers plenty of restaurants, coffee houses and breweries to visit. The Chippewa Valley Regional Airport offers convenience of easy connections to major destinations in a smaller, less crowded airport, and the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport is less than 100 miles from Eau Claire.  

Culver is a beautiful town right on Lake Maxinkuckee.

Culver

Emporia, Kansas is a small—but mighty—community that pulses with adventurous energy and a vibrant, welcoming spirit. Nestled in the rolling Flint Hills, this county seat of about 24,000 residents becomes the epicenter of gravel cycling every spring as Unbound Gravel—formerly Dirty Kanza—transforms the town into the “World’s Premier Gravel Event,” drawing riders across 25 to grueling 350-mile routes, and boosting the population by up to 50% during race weekend. With a Gravel Cycling Hall of Fame, open‑air expos, block parties, and a finish‑line celebration right on Commercial Street, Unbound hasn’t just put Emporia on the map—it’s woven the event into the town’s soul 
But the action doesn’t stop there: Emporia stands proudly as the “Disc Golf Capital of the World,” boasting championship courses, Dynamic‑Discs HQ, and major tournaments like the Dynamic Discs Open and multiple World Championships—all nestled within this tight‑knit community. Beyond sports, Emporia’s charming downtown historic district features eclectic shops, cozy eateries, live music, and cultural icons like the Granada Theatre and William Allen White’s Red Rocks home, making everyday living in Emporia feel like a hometown festival. For those who crave outdoor adventure, competitive thrills, small‑town camaraderie, and cultural depth, Emporia is not just a place to live—it’s a way of life.

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Lufkin

Texas Forest Country spans 12 counties in Eastern Texas: Angelina, Houston, Jasper, Nacogdoches, Newton, Polk, Sabine, San Augustine, San Jacinto, Shelby, Tyler, and Trinity.   

The area’s continued economic growth and overall quality of life attracts jobs from manufacturing, education, retail, health care, and social services industries. 

Texas Forest Country is home to five national forests: Angelina, Sabine, Davy Crockett, Sam Houston, and the Big Thicket National Preserve. Spanning more than 634,000 acres, these forests offer exceptional recreational opportunities from hiking and horseback riding to swimming and camping. 

Fun for the whole family, visit Grapeland Safari in Houston County, a 60-acre drive-thru facility featuring more than 400 animals. Stop and smell the roses in Tyler County, host of the annual Texas Rose Festival, which takes place the third weekend of October. Open year-round, the world-famous Tyler Rose Garden showcases more than 500 rose varieties. 

Check out Sam Rayburn Reservoir, renowned for bass fishing and tournaments. Called the “Jewel of the Forest,” Jasper County is located near the Neches and Angelina rivers. There, Martin Dies, Jr. State Park offers canoeing tours, night hikes, and star parties. Discover dinosaur bones, and even some unhatched dinosaur eggs, at Angelina County’s Naranjo Natural History Museum. 

Nearby, the East Texas Regional Airport offers flights from many airlines such as American, Alaskan, Envoy, and Qatar.

Rocky Mount

Franklin County, Virginia, is situated in the western piedmont, providing a nice variety of both flatlands on the east and the Blue Ridge Mountain peaks on the west. The county is nestled between two lakes, Philpott and Smith Mountain, giving the area its moniker of the “Land Between the Lakes and the Blue Ridge Mountains.” 

Hot summer weather provides ample opportunity to hike, bike, golf, boat, swim, waterski, float on the river, and enjoy the outdoors. The Blue Ridge Parkway, which runs along the western edge of the county, delights motorists and motorcycle enthusiasts.
 
Other top attractions in Franklin County include Pigg River and Wade Recreation Park, the Homestead Farm Market and Creamery, and Twin Creeks Distillery. The Harvester Performance Center, an intimate concert venue, draws national acts from all genres of music.
 
The16-school Franklin County Public School District ranks above the state average in both math and reading proficiency, as well as among the top 30 percent of public schools in the state. The matriculation rate for graduating seniors in Franklin County is 89 percent.
 
Nearly every type of architecture can be found in homes in Franklin County, Virginia, from historic Queen Anne and traditional farmhouses to log cabins and modern-built houses. A short drive from any point in the county takes residents to local historic sites, museums, waterways, mountains, and the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway.
 
Rocky Mount, the county seat, is the largest town in Franklin County, located within a 45-minute drive of Roanoke, Virginia.
 
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is a modern facility that offers domestic flights to and from the major hubs, including Atlanta, Washington, Charlotte, and others. Several major carriers service Roanoke Regional.

Gallatin

Located less than 30 miles from Nashville in Middle Tennessee, Gallatin serves as a suburb in the greater metropolitan area. With access to Cumberland River just to the north, this area of Tennessee is well-known for its natural beauty and provides ample opportunity to get out and enjoy the great outdoors, from hiking, biking, and kayaking to golfing and fishing. Campers and anglers love spending time at Bledsoe Creek State Park, located next to Old Hickory Lake with over six miles of hiking trails, and fitness buffs can workout on the paved jogging trails at Station Camp Greenway. Visitors can also take in a fun water tour with Cumberland River Cruises, or delve into the area’s rich history at sites such as the Douglass-Clark House, Historic Rose Mont, and the Sumner County Museum. For those interested in the paranormal, many historic sites include haunted tales, and the Gallatin Ghost Walk provides a spooky history of the city. The downtown area oozes southern charm, with a variety of unique shopping and dining opportunities. Gallatin is located about 20 miles from the Nashville International Airport, a major hub offering many direct flights nationally and internationally.

Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale is truly a water-lovers paradise, combining 23 miles of sandy beaches and hundreds of miles of inland canals, not to mention the city sits directly on the world-famous Intracoastal Waterway. In addition to offering an abundance of boating, deep sea fishing, and swimming opportunities, Ft. Lauderdale residents frequently use the city’s canals to pop over to dinner, hit the bars, or visit a museum via the Ft. Lauderdale Water Taxi and Pompano Beach Water Taxi. The water taxis, frequently operated by gondoliers in striped shirts, even stop at upscale hotels like The Ritz-Carlton, making for a highly unique staycation experience. Several major employers reside in Ft. Lauderdale, including Citrix Systems, DHL Express, Spirit Airlines, and the National Beverage Corp. Ft. Lauderdale is also home to several colleges and universities, such as Florida Atlantic University, Florida International University, Art Institute of Fort Lauderdale, and Broward Community College. For a quick weekend getaway, Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport offers daily flights to prime locations like New York City, Washington, D.C, Indianapolis, Toronto, and Nassau, while the nearby Miami International Airport, just 30 minutes away by car, provides flights to destinations around the world.

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