Community Resources

Site Selection Factors and Top Quality of Life Considerations

Each year, Area Development Magazine, conducts an annual study of site selection consultants. As a result of the 2009 Survey of Site Selection Consultants the following were identified and ranked in the categories of site location and quality of life.

Site Selection Factors:

  • Highway Accessibility
  • Labor Costs
  • Occupancy or Construction Costs
  • Availability of Skilled Labor
  • State and Local Incentives
  • Availability of Land
  • Energy Availability and Costs
  • Tax Exemptions
  • Proximity to Major Markets
  • Corporate Tax Rate

Quality of Life Factors:

  • Ratings of Public Schools
  • Housing Costs
  • Colleges and Universities in the Area
  • Low Crime Rate
  • Housing Availability
  • Healthcare Facilities
  • Recreational Opportunities
  • Climate
  • Cultural Opportunities