I would suggest that you also look at some objective financial data on the overall economic health of the communities that you consider. American factfinder uses Census data (the Census is collecting data constantly, it just doesn't do the decennial headcount). Here's link. http://factfinder.census.gov/home/sa....html?_lang=en Almost all areas of the country have been adversely affect by the downturn in the economy and new startups are facing the problem of reduced consumer spending. One area that you might consider adding to your map is Coeur d'Alene, ID. It's been on the list of fastest growing cities for almost a decade. It's actually adjacent to Spokane, WA so you'd be close to 2 urban areas. Good luck.