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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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Ingleside

Ingleside is a Texas coastal town located on Corpus Christi Bay in the southeastern portion of San Patricio County. 

Praised for pleasant year-round weather, Ingleside’s ideal temperatures provide numerous outdoor recreational opportunities. At Dolphin Connection Ingleside, embark on a dolphin-sighting voyage, glimpsing pods of bottle-nosed dolphins. Tours depart from Ingleside Cove and travel along the Corpus Christi Channel and Pelican Island. Picnic, hike, bike or fish at one of Ingleside’s six community parks. Cove Park, a five-acre facility, offers direct access to both LaQuinta Channel and the Corpus Christi Bay. N.O. Simmons Park spans more than 13 acres and features a skate park, a mile-long fitness trail and seven soccer fields. Just minutes away, nestled in the Texas Gulf region, sunbathe, build sandcastles and swim at one of Corpus Christi’s beaches, including McGee Beach, North Beach, Mustang Island and North Padre Island. 

Take a break from the sun and visit the Corpus Christi Museum of Science and History, which highlights more than 500 years of South Texas history. Explore exhibits featuring shipwrecks, prehistoric predators and prey, as well as coastal ecology. As night falls, head back to Cove Park and enjoy a gorgeous sunset overlooking the Corpus Christi Ship Channel before taking the kids to sleep tight story time at the Ingleside Public Library. 

A half-hour drive southwest, the Corpus Christi International Airport offers non-stop flights on three major airlines to many popular destinations. 

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. 

Grand Rapids is Michigan’s second-largest city but certainly doesn’t play second fiddle. With an electric downtown, award-winning restaurants, 15 public and private colleges and universities, some of the best hospitals in the state and an overall cost of living that is below the national average, Grand Rapids is where you can take your work and life to the next level.

Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is Michigan’s second-largest city but certainly doesn’t play second fiddle. With an electric downtown, home to award-winning restaurants — including MeXo, grove and San Chez Bistro — 15 public and private colleges and universities, some of the best hospitals in the state and an overall cost of living that is below the national average, Grand Rapids is where you can take your work and life to the next level.

Houston

Located in Southeast Texas, Houston is a diverse city full of southern charm and world class entertainment. Check out the Museum District to learn about history, art, and science at the Holocost Museum Houston, the Lawndale Art Center, the Houston Museum of Natural Science, and more. Take a tour of Space Center Houston for a close-up look at NASA Mission Control, go for a jog through Buffalo Bayou Park, or enjoy a picnic on the lawn at Discovery Green. Browse for everything from high-end fashions to homegrown produce at shops like Cakewalk Style Shop and Blue Field Market, then unwind with a relaxing massage at Beyond Beauty Boutique. Houston’s restaurant scene represents more than 70 countries and American regions, including Texas favorites at Demeris Bar B Q, award-winning Mexican fare at Caracol, and authentic Neapolitan pizza at Dolce Vita. Take in a show at the Alley Theater, go dancing at Stereo Live Houston, then top it off with a local brew at 4J Brewing Company. Houston celebrates the community with a wide variety of annual events like the Freedom Over Texas 4th of July Festival, the Buffalo Bayou Regatta, and the Bayou City Art Festival. Sports fans will enjoy the city’s many professional teams, including Houston Astros baseball, Houston Rockets basketball, Houston Texans football, and more. Located on the city’s north side, Houston Intercontinental Airport offers direct flights to popular destinations around the world.

Huntington Beach

Located in the heart of Orange County, Huntington Beach is a vibrant coastal community with a hometown feel. Locals enjoy mild weather, beautiful beaches, and some of the most desirable neighborhoods in the country. Visit the downtown city center for shopping and dining, take a stroll along the famous Huntington Beach Pier, and finish your day with a traditional beach bonfire. Active residents can “Hang 10!” with the surfers, hike some trails in Central Park, or play beach volleyball on Bolsa Chica State Beach. Huntington Beach celebrates its community with events like the weekly Surf City Nights street fair, Miracle on Main Street, and the Chili at the Beach Festival. The Huntington Beach restaurant scene offers dog-friendly, oceanfront dining for every taste, including casual brunches at the Sugar Shack Cafe, local cuisine at the Surf City Ale House, and fresh favorites at Jan’s Health Bar. Nearby John Wayne Airport and Los Angeles International Airport provide direct flights to popular destinations around the world.

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. 

Portland

Culver is a beautiful town right on Lake Maxinkuckee.

Culver

 Jackson, Michigan, is more than just a dot on the map. It’s the local cafes where the barista knows your name and the weekend farmers' markets where neighbors gather. It’s a city where everything is just a short drive away, and the lush green spaces offer a breath of fresh air for everyone, young and old. It’s the historic downtown that blends small-town charm with an energetic spirit, and the art and music scenes that bring the community together. It’s authentic, welcoming, and full of character, with people who share a strong sense of purpose and community pride. Here, you’ll find a place that matches your lifestyle, opportunities to make a real difference, and the supportive, friendly environment you’ve been looking for. Jackson calls it Pure Michigan Magic. You’ll call it home.

Jackson

The City of Jackson is a vibrant, diverse community located in mid-Michigan. Founded in 1829, we are proud of our rich history and forward momentum. Jackson boasts a booming downtown that continues to attract new businesses and residents, tree-lined neighborhoods with affordable housing, and a growing parks system that enhances resident quality of life. Energy, health care, manufacturing, education and retail industries contribute to a robust local economy. Excellent local schools, which feature new facilities, are great assets to the city. Located along major highways, Jackson is quickly connected to other Michigan metro areas. We welcome all to participate in Jackson’s growth so we can build an inclusive community that helps everyone thrive.

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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