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Population: 18,900
Unemployment: 4.2%*
Nebraska, sexy? You’d better believe it. With agriculture booming, towns here are showing employment and housing-market strength that’s the envy of the coasts. Papillion is no exception; its economy benefits from a broad base of industries, including health care and transportation, in nearby Omaha. In June, energy company Black Hills Corp. moved its local headquarters--and 130 jobs--here. There are also excellent schools, a five-month-old AAA baseball stadium, a new retail and restaurant complex, and loads of green space. --Sarah Max | 
