The state's social and physical environment make for an ideal place to buy real estate and raise a family, start a career or business, or simply enjoy an overall high quality lifestyle that consistently ranks among the top 10 states year after year. From small towns on attractive farm and ranch land to the large metropolitan areas of Lincoln and Omaha, there is a strong sense of community in both the urban and rural settings. Housing options featured here include single-family homes, townhouses, villas, condominiums and manufactured homes in new communities as well as custom home builders. Nebraska’s spacious, well-tended landscape creates an abundance of outdoor recreational sites and activities. This includes a rapidly expanding network of recreation trails, an above-average number of golf courses and hunting, fishing or wildlife watching. The state’s high school graduation rate and the ratio of teachers to pupils are both among the nation’s highest ranking. This state also supports successful student mentoring and school-to-career initiatives, giving students first-hand experience with many occupations while still in school. As the state's economy has prospered in recent years, personal income tax rates have been cut and tax deductions and credits have increased, not to mention the superior, low cost health care facilities found throughout the state.