MONEY MAGAZINE NAMES COLLEYVILLE TOP 100 U.S. CITY

Colleyville, Texas…Money magazine has named Colleyville, Texas to its list of “Best Places to Live in the U.S.” The national publication used jobs and the economy, low crime rate, excellence in education, and access to arts and leisure to determine its final selection of best American towns. Colleyville was the only city in the Dallas/Fort Worth area to make the 2005 list.

Only D/FW City To Make List

“It’s an honor to be named to such a select list of U.S. cities. Money magazine has identified the very assets of Colleyville that make it a premier city in which to live and do business,” remarked Mayor David Kelly.

The city was one of only three Texas cities to make the list. Sugar Land, near Houston, and Boerne, near San Antonio, were also recognized.

Money magazine annually publishes its “Best American Towns” list. According to the publication, the best places to live in the U.S. offer great schools, a thriving job market, safe streets, and plenty to do. Additional criteria included higher than median income, positive population growth, and real estate appreciation during the past five years. Only cities with a population of 14,000 or more were considered.

Colleyville is located in northeast Tarrant County, adjacent to Grapevine, Southlake and Hurst—within minutes of DFW International Airport. Incorporated almost 50 years ago, Colleyville’s origins date to the mid-1800s. Today, the city comprises 13 square miles and boasts a population of approximately 21,000 people.