5 States Where Residents Lead Richer Lives

Select states have a quality of life that surpasses others in areas such as employment, housing and safety. A recent study by GOBankingRates ranks the top five:

1. New Hampshire
   Median Household Income: $66,779
   Median Home List Price: $278,000
   Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 1.99

2. Wyoming
   Median Household Income: $58,840
   Median Home List Price: $238,125
   Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 2.22

3. Virginia
   Median Household Income: $65,015
   Median Home List Price: $299,950
   Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 1.96

4. North Dakota
   Median Household Income: $57,181
   Median Home List Price: $201,500
   Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 2.39

5. Delaware
   Median Household Income: $60,509
   Median Home List Price: $260,000
   Violent Crimes Per 1,000 People: 4.99

 

Source: GOBankingRates

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