This list is complies by Forbes Magazine and based on the three factors identified, plus growth in size of African-American community.
- Atlanta, GA – Median house hold income: $41,803. Home ownership rate: 6.9%. Self-employment: 17.1%.
- Raleigh, NC – Median household income: $42,285. Home ownership rate: 46.7%. Self-employed 12.8%.
- Washington, DC area – Median household income: $64,896. Home ownership rate: 49.2%. Self-employed 15.1%.
- Charlotte, NC – Median household income: $36,522. Home ownership rate: 43.9%. Self-employed: 13.6%.
- Baltimore, MD area – Median household income: $47,898. Home ownership rate: 46.2%. Self-employed: 15%.
- Virginia Beach-Norfolk, VA – Median household income: $40,677. Home ownership rate: 43.8%. Self-employed: 13.2%.
- Orlando, FL – Median household income: $33,982. Home ownership rate: 43.8%. Self-employed: 11%.
- Miami, FL – Median household income: $36,749. Home ownership rate: 44.9%. Self-employed: 11.2%.
- Richmond, VA – Median household income: $38,899. Home ownership rate: 47.8%. Self-employed: 12.7%.
- San Antonio, TX – Median household income: $41,681. Home ownership rate: 40.8%. Self-employed 9.3%.
