Know where you'll feel at home

Data-driven insights on the best places to live in America. Compare cities, explore neighborhoods, and make informed decisions with transparent, citable statistics.

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Cities Analyzed: 1960
Data Points: 8+
Public Sources: 7
Updated: 2026

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What We Analyze

Our WhereAtHome Score combines multiple data sources into a transparent, weighted composite that helps you compare cities objectively.

Housing Affordability

Median home values and income-to-housing ratios compared to national benchmarks. Data from Zillow and U.S. Census Bureau.

Weight: 40%

Crime

Crime rates per capita from FBI Crime Data Explorer. Categories from Very Low to High based on statistical analysis.

Weight: 20%

Commute Time

Average commute times from American Community Survey. Shorter commutes mean more time for what matters.

Weight: 15%

School Quality

School ratings and grades from Niche.com and GreatSchools. Critical for families with children.

Shown but not weighted*

Walkability

Walk Score data measuring pedestrian friendliness and access to amenities without a car.

Weight: 15%

Purchasing Power

Median income relative to the national average, adjusted for cost of living where available.

Weight: 10%

* School quality is displayed for information but not included in the composite score to avoid penalizing cities that may be excellent for non-families.