10 NEW AMERICAN DREAM TOWNS - August 2005 issue of Outside magazine .
"Looking to settle in Shangri-La? Check out ten towns that are
making a strong play for perfection, with eco-smart designs,
adventure-friendly innovations, and plentiful outdoor
playgrounds
- plus a commitment to the good life that really hits home."
| Town | Population | Median Age | Median Home Price | Av. Commute |
| Salt Lake City, UT | 182,000 | 30 | $204,300 | 19.2 min. |
| Littleton, NH | 6,000 | 39 | $153,000 | 17.7 min. |
| Fort Collins, CO | 126,000 | 28 | $220,500 | 18.5 min. |
| Charleston, SC | 97,000 | 33 | $248,000 | 20 min. |
Davis, CA  | 65,000 | 25 | $333,000 | 20.6 min. |
| Portland, OR | 550,000 | 35.2 | $203,600 | 23.1 min. |
| Chicago, IL | 2.7 million | 32 | $265,000 | 33.2 min |
| Madison, WI | 208,000 | 30.6 | $223,000 | 18.3 min. |
| Pasadena, CA | 146,000 | 34.5 | $509,200 | 25.9 min. |
| Portland, ME | 64,000 | 36 | $215,000 | 19 min. |
last updated 20 July 2005
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