What makes a place special? The "it" factor that sets it apart from all others and makes it a spot that you would want to settle down and make a home for yourself. Entertainment venues, a wide array of restaurants, affordable prices, job opportunities — whatever "it" may be depends on each person, but one county in Washington was named as the best place to live in the entire state.
According to a list compiled by 24/7 Wall St., the "best county" to live in in Washington is San Juan County, which has a median household income of $68,577 and a life expectancy of 84.4 years. However, the poverty rate for this area is 10.9%, slightly higher than the state average of 10.0%.
Here's what the site had to say about the best county in Washington to call home:
"Of the 39 counties in the state, San Juan ranks as the best to live in, largely because of health outcomes among local residents. At 84.4 years, life expectancy at birth in the county is over four years longer than the statewide average. San Juan also has a well-educated population. An estimated 51.3% of adults in the county have a Bachelor's degree or higher."
Check out the full report at 247wallst.com to read up on the best county to live in for every state.