11.   The firm based its rankings on occupancy, rents, affordability, renter demand and new construction.

12.   The firm based its rankings on the number of job openings, salaries, job security and growth potential.

13.   The rankings are based on the Fujita scale developed by a University of Chicago scientist.

14.   The rankings are based on the total number of allegations filed and do not take into account how many have been substantiated.

15.   The rankings are based on power, not on the quality of product.

16.   The rankings are based on top median home prices.

17.   The rankings were based on median household income, compared with median house value.

18.   The ranking is based on the percentage of houses with nine or more rooms, not counting bathrooms, utility rooms or unfinished basements.

19.   The rankings are based mainly on growth in the number of jobs and pay.