By Samuel Stebbins, 24/7 Wall Street | USA Today
The American Dream promises to all the opportunity to attain financial security — and even wealth — through hard work. Just how widespread these opportunities are is a matter of debate, but there are towns that serve as evidence that the American Dream is alive and well, at least for some.
In almost every state — rich or poor — there is at least one town where most households earn far more than the typical state resident and the typical American. Though separated by vast distances, the states’ wealthiest towns often have more in common with each other than with other communities in the same state — even some that may be just a few miles down the road.
