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href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1753-Windsong-Cir_Flagler-Beach_FL_32136_1114250882"> class="alignleft" src="http://static.move.com/blogs/2010/4/4-27FlaglerCountyFL.jpg" alt="4 27FlaglerCountyFL Homes in Americas Growing Towns" width="212" height="148" title="Homes in Americas Growing Towns" />Since 2000, a nationwide surge in suburban home ownership has taken place, especially in Florida and in satellite cities around Atlanta and Chicago.

href="http://realestate.yahoo.com/promo/americas-growing-towns" target="_blank">Forbes recently compiled a list of America’s growing towns based on the Census Bureau’s population estimates.

The top 5 included href="http://www.realtor.com/search/topproducer.aspx?lid=1114250882#TPREPORTaction=OnSearchSubmit&p_zip=32136&p_address=1753+Windsong+Cir%2c+Flagler+Beach%2c+FL&search_for_primary_address=1">Flagler County, FL, href="http://www.realtor.com/search/topproducer.aspx?lid=1109750577#TPREPORTaction=OnSearchSubmit&p_zip=60560&p_address=2004+Old+Glory+Circle%2c+YORKVILLE%2c+IL&search_for_primary_address=1">Kendall County, IL, href="http://www.realtor.com/search/topproducer.aspx?lid=1116650558#TPREPORTaction=OnSearchSubmit&p_zip=75087&p_address=676+Woodland+Way%2c+Rockwall%2c+TX&search_for_primary_address=1">Rockwall County, TX, Pinal County, AZ and href="http://www.realtor.com/search/topproducer.aspx?lid=1115904091#TPREPORTaction=OnSearchSubmit&p_zip=33513">Sumter County, FL. Check out  homes in those areas which are all listed on href="http://www.realtor.com/">REALTOR.com®.

id="more-369041">Flagler County, FL /> href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1753-Windsong-Cir_Flagler-Beach_FL_32136_1114250882">2 bedroom, 2.5 bath home listed for $169,900 /> With newcomers making up nearly half of the area’s population, its growth was mostly driven by Palm Coast.  From April 2000 to July 2009, the population grew from 49,832 to 91,622. This 1,383-square foot, two-story townhouse (pictured above) is located only a block away from the ocean and overlooks the intracoastal waterway and a marsh.

href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/1753-Windsong-Cir_Flagler-Beach_FL_32136_1114250882"> href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2004-Old-Glory-Circle_Yorkville_IL_60560_1109750577"> class="alignleft" src="http://static.move.com/blogs/2010/4/4-27KendallCountyIL.jpg" alt="4 27KendallCountyIL Homes in Americas Growing Towns" width="212" height="148" title="Homes in Americas Growing Towns" />Kendall County, IL /> href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/2004-Old-Glory-Circle_Yorkville_IL_60560_1109750577">4 bedroom, 2.5 bath home listed for $210,000 /> Domestic migration made up 39.2 percent of the population, which grew from 54,563 in 2000 to 104,821 in 2009. Situated on a cul-de-sac, this 3,100-square foot property features 11 total rooms including a master suite and den with French doors. An outside patio offers scenic views and the community offers access to a clubhouse and pool.

href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/676-Woodland-Way_Rockwall_TX_75087_1116650558"> class="alignleft" src="http://static.move.com/blogs/2010/4/4-27RockwallCountyTX.jpg" alt="4 27RockwallCountyTX Homes in Americas Growing Towns" width="212" height="148" title="Homes in Americas Growing Towns" />Rockwall County, TX /> href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/676-Woodland-Way_Rockwall_TX_75087_1116650558">3 bedroom, 2 bath home listed for $189,500 /> The population almost doubled here in the span of nine years– from 43,079 to 81,391. This quaint, Traditional-style home sits on 0.13 acres in a lakeside gated community and features 1,837 open square feet of built-ins, vaulted ceilings and decorative lighting. The professionally landscaped property also comes with year-round front lawn care and access to the community pool and amenity center.

href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6048-W-Montebello-Way_Florence_AZ_85132_1110797274"> class="alignleft" src="http://static.move.com/blogs/2010/4/4-27PinalCountyAZ.jpg" alt="4 27PinalCountyAZ Homes in Americas Growing Towns" width="212" height="148" title="Homes in Americas Growing Towns" />Pinal County, AZ /> href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/6048-W-Montebello-Way_Florence_AZ_85132_1110797274">6 bedroom, 4.5 bath home listed for $190,000 /> With domestic migration making up 37.2 percent of the population, it grew from 179,720 to 340,962 in nine years. This barely lived-in luxury home boasts 4,232 square feet and a fabulous kitchen with granite countertops, walk-in pantry and stainless steel appliances. A great room, office, loft and family room provide for plenty of space for entertaining.

href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Bushnell_FL_33513_1115904091"> class="alignleft" src="http://static.move.com/blogs/2010/4/4-27SumterCountyFL.jpg" alt="4 27SumterCountyFL Homes in Americas Growing Towns" width="212" height="148" title="Homes in Americas Growing Towns" />Sumter County, FL /> href="http://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/Bushnell_FL_33513_1115904091">3 bedroom, 2 bath home listed for $125,000 /> The area, which includes Wildwood and The Villages, experienced a growth in population from 53,348 in 2000  to 77,681 in 2009. The 1,392-square foot home features an open floor plan with a master bedroom, walk-in closet and breakfast bar.

 - Jana Schreiber, Move Trends-Getter /> Email: href="mailto:Jana.Schreiber@Move.com">Jana Schreiber@Move.com

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