On its website, CNN/Money magazine notes that “Gaithersburg’s ability to attract start-up companies has allowed it to rebound from the recession better than many other places.”

“It’s nice to see the magazine focusing this time on the economic advantages for businesses and families to locate in Gaithersburg,” said City Council member Ryan Spiegel.

Gaithersburg was included on the magazine’s “best places to live” list in 2008 and 2005.

This year’s number one best place to live is Eden Prairie, Minnesota, according to the CNN Money website, and another Maryland city, Columbia/Ellicott City, follows at number two. The city of Rockville is ranked 31 on the 2010 list.