WalletHub recently tracked 18 key metrics to find the best cities for veterans within the nation’s 100 largest metros.
Exploring the Military Niche
Certification for Relocating Military Families
WalletHub factored in veteran unemployment rates, income growth, housing affordability, veteran population, educational opportunities, number of VA health facilities, number of veterans living below the poverty line, among other factors.
The top city for vets: Irvine, Calif., which has the nation’s highest veteran income growth and lowest veteran poverty rate. Here are more from the rankings:
Irvine, Calif.
Scottsdale, Ariz.
Raleigh, N.C.
Orlando, Fla.
Gilbert, Ariz.
San Diego, Calif.
El Paso, Texas
Sacramento, Calif.
Austin, Texas
Lubbock, Texas
Bakersfield, Calif.
Chula Vista, Calif.
Fort Worth, Texas
Reno, Nev.
Chandler, Ariz.
