Money Magazine has released its list of the best small cities in America. The list, which recognizes locales with great schools, safe neighborhoods, high employment rates, and low crime, is a coveted honor and one that can have a significant economic impact on a growing community.

This year’s top 10 winners are:

1. Eden Prairie, Minn.
2. Columbia/Ellicott City, Md.
3. Newton, Mass.
4. Bellevue, Wash.
5. McKinney, Texas
6. Fort Collins, Colo.
7. Overland Park, Kan.
8. Fishers, Ind.
9. Ames, Iowa
10. Rogers, Ark.

Source: Money Magazine (07/10/2010)

Editor’s note: KCRAR was contacted by Money Magazine as they were determining which cities to list. Several communities in our area were under consideration! Thank you to the REALTORS® who took time to talk with the Money reporter, often on short notice, and contributed to Overland Park’s selection for this year’s list.