What are your goals and dreams for the future of your family? Look more closely and you may discover that life and work in the Heartland meet and exceed your expectations.
Quality of life in the Heartland is measurable: In the metrics of high-performing K-12 schools, in the miles of spectacular outdoors and outdoor recreation, in housing costs that are significantly lower than the national average, and in the quality ratings and certifications of local hospitals. Equally important are the intangible qualities such the spirit of communities that welcome and nurture growing families, the engaging cultural assets that enrich daily lives, and the unbound opportunities both professional and personal that the Heartland offers. All together, they make life in the Heartland an immeasurably satisfying experience.
Residents see, feel and live Heartland quality in:
- Exceptional affordability in a region where housing prices range from 29.2% to 51% lower than the national average.
- Communities that nurture families with vibrant and engaging events and activities and infrastructure that blends parks, recreational facilities, and community centers into daily life. Digital infrastructure is equally life-enhancing, making gigabit speed available across the region.
- Inviting outdoor recreation including boating and fishing on Lake Okeechobee, the nation’s second-largest freshwater lake; hiking, biking, birding at the Okaloacoochee Slough Wildlife Management Area; viewing spectacular grasslands and magnificent night skies at the Kissimmee Prairie Preserve State Park.
- High-performing schools and high-quality healthcare that help families thrive and live assured of great care and a promising future.
- Personal and professional opportunity in a strong and diversified economy that provides economic stability and professional advancement, and in communities where families feel welcomed and cared for, and where engagement is meaningful.
