Contrary to popular belief, neither millennials nor any other generations are fleeing the suburbs for finer culture downtown. Big cities may be trending as hot spots for young professionals, but the suburbs are the ones growing.

“From 2000 to 2015, suburban areas accounted for 91 percent of population growth and 84 percent of household growth in the top 50 metro areas,” Chester County Commissioner Michelle Kichline wrote in an op-ed for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

“In two of its most recent reports, (the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission) identifies Chester County as the fastest-growing county in the region, expected to add more than 146,000 new residents by 2045, as well as 87,000 new jobs.”

That’s an impressive feat, especially in light of the lack of press attention, Kichline explained.

“The Chester County story that is being written today is full of excitement and promise. We remain focused on investing in the things that make communities desirable,” she wrote.

“Among others, Chester County is currently ranked the fourth happiest in the nation. Its public school systems are consistently ranked in the top tier at a national level. And it stands out as a preferred place to start and grow a business.”

Read more of Kichline’s assessment of how the suburbs are growing and thriving in the Philadelphia Inquirer here.