CHARLOTTE, NC — Charlotte is the 20th best city in the country for Veterans, according to a new study released by Veterans United Home Loans.
The ‘Best Cities for Veteran Homebuyers‘ study compares 100 of the most populated cities in the U.S. based on four key dimensions:
- Economic Wellness
- Employment
- Availability of VA Benefits
- Quality of Life for Veterans
“Our research shows that finding affordable housing and having access to VA health facilities are very important to military families when choosing a place to live,” says Chris Birk, director of education at Veterans United Home Loans. “This study offers a glimpse into some of the basic needs that our Veterans and service members see as imperative to their everyday living.”
According to a release, the study looks at 20 metrics relevant to the lives of Veterans. The metrics help researchers determine which cities offer the best opportunities for Veterans and their families to transition back into civilian life.
Raleigh also made the list, coming in at number four. San Antonio, Texas was listed as number one.
You can see the full Top 20 list below:
- San Antonio, Texas
- Lincoln, Neb.
- Arlington, Texas
- Raleigh, N.C.
- Oklahoma City, Okla.
- Colorado Springs, Colo.
- Boise City, Idaho
- Jacksonville, Fla.
- Fort Worth, Texas
- Columbus, Ohio
- Louisville, Ky.
- Corpus Christi, Texas
- Fort Wayne, Ind.
- El Paso, Texas
- Kansas City, Mo.
- Chesapeake, Virginia
- Irving, Texas
- Lexington-Fayette, Ky.
- Lubbock, Texas
- Charlotte, N.C.
Charlotte also ranked well in other areas of the study, including five-year rate of job growth (16th), number of Veteran-owned businesses per 1000 people (22th), median Veteran income adjusted for local cost of living (20th), and quality of VA Health Facilities (9th).
