Best Places to Live in the U.S.
Our data-driven rankings analyze housing affordability, safety, commute times, walkability, and purchasing power using transparent, citable public data sources.
WhereAtHome Score Methodology
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| # | City | Pop. | Home Value | Income | Commute | Crime | Walk | CoL | Lean | Score ▼ | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | Mercer Island, WA | 24,742 (2023) | $2,295,406 (2026) | $190,985 (2022) | 27 min | Very Low | 33 | 264 | D+51.7 | 64.9 | D |
| 52 | Morton Grove, IL | 24,131 (2023) | $454,132 (2026) | $102,940 (2022) | 29.4 min | Very Low | 60 | 126 | D+42.0 | 76.9 | C |
| 53 | Moscow, ID | 26,387 (2023) | $483,402 (2026) | $53,679 (2022) | 14.2 min | Very Low | 48 | 111 | R+8.0 | 75 | C |
| 54 | Mundelein, IL | 31,790 (2023) | $393,636 (2026) | $99,924 (2022) | 28.4 min | Very Low | 38 | 111 | D+20.8 | 77.1 | C+ |
| 55 | Munster, IN | 23,614 (2023) | $358,851 (2026) | $101,851 (2022) | 29 min | Very Low | 36 | 103 | D+5.6 | 78.5 | C+ |
| 56 | Murphy, TX | 20,920 (2023) | $573,140 (2026) | $152,847 (2022) | 32.4 min | Very Low | 13 | 133 | R+11.2 | 72.9 | C- |
| 57 | Murrysville, PA | 20,745 (2023) | $359,930 (2026) | $117,067 (2022) | 29.1 min | Very Low | 51 | 114 | R+28.4 | 81.3 | B- |
| 58 | Muskego, WI | 25,312 (2023) | $536,113 (2026) | $112,537 (2022) | 24.5 min | Very Low | 16 | 115 | R+19.8 | 73.2 | C |
| 59 | Naperville, IL | 149,424 (2024) | $629,473 (2026) | $150,937 (2023) | 29.4 min | Very Low | 46 | 112 | D+13.3 | 75.7 | C |
| 60 | Naugatuck, CT | 31,820 (2023) | $357,153 (2026) | $91,145 (2022) | 31.4 min | Very Low | 28 | 108 | — | 75.9 | C |
| 61 | Newton, MA | 88,415 (2023) | $1,540,226 (2026) | $176,373 (2022) | 27.1 min | Very Low | 57 | 207 | D+39.5 | 69.4 | D+ |
| 62 | Nixa, MO | 25,405 (2023) | $326,737 (2026) | $74,814 (2022) | 24.4 min | Very Low | 21 | 96 | R+52.3 | 76.8 | C |
| 63 | North Augusta, SC | 25,891 (2023) | $283,302 (2026) | $85,093 (2022) | 22.3 min | Very Low | 21 | 98 | R+25.9 | 81.1 | B- |
| 64 | North Salt Lake, UT | 23,560 (2023) | $574,812 (2026) | $94,365 (2022) | 21.1 min | Very Low | — | 122 | R+24.9 | 70.4 | C- |
| 65 | Northbrook, IL | 33,977 (2023) | $718,284 (2026) | $150,236 (2022) | 28.6 min | Very Low | 83 | 152 | D+42.0 | 77.2 | C+ |
| 66 | Onalaska, WI | 19,018 (2023) | $372,566 (2026) | $80,296 (2022) | 17.6 min | Very Low | 28 | 102 | D+9.4 | 77.9 | C+ |
| 67 | Orland Park, IL | 57,074 (2023) | $414,279 (2026) | $97,365 (2022) | 34 min | Very Low | 28 | 114 | D+42.0 | 73.7 | C |
| 68 | Oro Valley, AZ | 48,311 (2023) | $502,929 (2026) | $101,394 (2022) | 26.6 min | Very Low | 12 | 123 | D+15.2 | 72 | C- |
| 69 | Oswego, IL | 37,074 (2023) | $426,221 (2026) | $112,109 (2022) | 31.1 min | Very Low | 24 | 112 | D+1.5 | 75.2 | C |
| 70 | Overland Park, KS | 197,238 (2024) | $490,568 (2026) | $97,126 (2023) | 22.4 min | Very Low | 32 | 99 | D+8.5 | 75.2 | C |
| 71 | Palisades Park, NJ | 20,102 (2023) | $1,015,171 (2026) | $93,250 (2022) | 32.7 min | Very Low | 81 | 161 | D+3.4 | 69.7 | D+ |
| 72 | Papillion, NE | 23,791 (2023) | $415,464 (2026) | $104,608 (2022) | 22.6 min | Very Low | 39 | 104 | R+11.7 | 78.6 | C+ |
| 73 | Paramus, NJ | 26,282 (2023) | $1,086,056 (2026) | $136,824 (2022) | 31 min | Very Low | 37 | 173 | D+3.4 | 67.9 | D+ |
| 74 | Parma Heights, OH | 20,431 (2023) | $224,246 (2026) | $57,197 (2022) | 24.5 min | Very Low | 41 | 89 | D+31.5 | 82.7 | B- |
| 75 | Peachtree City, GA | 40,193 (2023) | $571,489 (2026) | $111,850 (2022) | 29.4 min | Very Low | 19 | 125 | R+3.2 | 71.3 | C- |
| 76 | Perrysburg, OH | 25,236 (2023) | $340,626 (2026) | $98,419 (2022) | 19.9 min | Very Low | 25 | 103 | R+10.2 | 80.4 | B- |
| 77 | Plymouth, MN | 77,648 (2023) | $516,680 (2026) | $130,131 (2022) | 23.3 min | Very Low | 18 | 126 | D+42.6 | 75.5 | C |
| 78 | Princeton, NJ | 30,289 (2023) | $979,905 (2026) | $176,695 (2022) | 23.7 min | Very Low | — | 192 | D+33.9 | 68.6 | D+ |
| 79 | Provo, UT | 117,335 (2024) | $485,084 (2026) | $62,891 (2023) | 20.8 min | Very Low | 44 | 104 | R+39.8 | 73.8 | C |
| 80 | Ridgewood, NJ | 26,194 (2023) | $1,273,036 (2026) | $211,224 (2022) | 36.3 min | Very Low | 42 | 181 | D+3.4 | 68 | D+ |
| 81 | Rocky River, OH | 21,236 (2023) | $408,262 (2026) | $90,459 (2022) | 22.3 min | Very Low | 44 | 106 | D+31.5 | 77.9 | C+ |
| 82 | Sammamish, WA | 65,116 (2023) | $1,557,390 (2026) | $215,047 (2022) | 31.7 min | Very Low | 13 | 201 | D+51.7 | 65.1 | D |
| 83 | Seymour, IN | 21,666 (2023) | $234,078 (2026) | $57,347 (2022) | 17.8 min | Very Low | 37 | 89 | R+55.3 | 83.3 | B |
| 84 | Shelton, CT | 42,144 (2023) | $569,177 (2026) | $112,366 (2022) | 29 min | Very Low | 18 | 128 | — | 71.3 | C- |
| 85 | Southlake, TX | 31,137 (2023) | $1,321,458 (2026) | $250,001 (2022) | 26.1 min | Very Low | 15 | 163 | R+5.1 | 69.3 | D+ |
| 86 | Springboro, OH | 19,475 (2023) | $436,137 (2026) | $113,182 (2022) | 25 min | Very Low | 18 | 108 | R+31.5 | 76.1 | C |
| 87 | St. John, IN | 23,644 (2023) | $464,864 (2026) | $123,799 (2022) | 32.6 min | Very Low | — | 109 | D+5.6 | 72.5 | C- |
| 88 | Syracuse, UT | 37,022 (2023) | $588,443 (2026) | $125,602 (2022) | 28.8 min | Very Low | 21 | 127 | R+24.9 | 72.3 | C- |
| 89 | Upper Arlington, OH | 35,743 (2023) | $650,170 (2026) | $144,705 (2022) | 19.3 min | Very Low | 45 | 131 | D+28.4 | 77.3 | C+ |
| 90 | Westfield, IN | 57,746 (2023) | $478,849 (2026) | $117,519 (2022) | 23.8 min | Very Low | 15 | 111 | R+6.1 | 75.2 | C |
| 91 | Westfield, NJ | 30,559 (2023) | $1,327,809 (2026) | $203,235 (2022) | 35.6 min | Very Low | 45 | 184 | D+24.2 | 68 | D+ |
| 92 | Westlake, OH | 33,972 (2023) | $428,966 (2026) | $103,658 (2022) | 23.7 min | Very Low | 24 | 110 | D+31.5 | 76.3 | C |
| 93 | Wheaton, IL | 52,938 (2023) | $518,505 (2026) | $113,523 (2022) | 26.5 min | Very Low | 40 | 126 | D+13.3 | 75.2 | C |
| 94 | Wilmette, IL | 27,026 (2023) | $1,007,961 (2026) | $183,750 (2022) | 35.7 min | Very Low | 58 | 162 | D+42.0 | 71 | C- |
| 95 | Windsor, CO | 40,349 (2023) | $579,877 (2026) | $121,754 (2022) | 25.2 min | Very Low | 25 | 137 | R+21.0 | 73.4 | C |
| 96 | Zionsville, IN | 32,534 (2023) | $703,873 (2026) | $152,788 (2022) | 25.1 min | Very Low | — | 124 | R+16.0 | 71.4 | C- |
| 97 | Addison, IL | 35,167 (2023) | $386,938 (2026) | $82,547 (2022) | 25.7 min | Low | 47 | 110 | D+13.3 | 75.3 | C |
| 98 | Agoura Hills, CA | 19,474 (2023) | $1,242,040 (2026) | $157,930 (2022) | 28 min | Low | 37 | 205 | D+32.9 | 66.4 | D |
| 99 | Alabaster, AL | 34,107 (2023) | $308,363 (2026) | $89,423 (2022) | 32 min | Low | 10 | 98 | R+40.8 | 74.7 | C |
| 100 | Albany, CA | 19,097 (2023) | $1,249,885 (2026) | $124,469 (2022) | 31.7 min | Low | 84 | 207 | D+53.6 | 68.2 | D+ |
Data Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (ACS), Zillow Home Value Index, FBI Crime Data Explorer, WalkScore.com, Niche.com, MIT Election Data + Science Lab (county-level 2024 presidential results)
Note: Population and income data reflect latest ACS estimates (2024). Home values reflect 2026 market data. Available crime and walkability observations are current as of 2026. Coverage varies by city; an em dash (—) means data is pending. Lean is the city's county 2024 presidential margin (R+ or D+), shown for context only — it is not part of the WhereAtHome Score.
Detailed City Profiles
51 Mercer Island, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,295,406
Population
24,742
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
52 Morton Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,132
Population
24,131
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
60
53 Moscow, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$483,402
Population
26,387
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
48
54 Mundelein, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,636
Population
31,790
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
38
55 Munster, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$358,851
Population
23,614
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
36
56 Murphy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,140
Population
20,920
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
57 Murrysville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,930
Population
20,745
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
51
Muskego, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$536,113
Population
25,312
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
16
59 Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
60 Naugatuck, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$357,153
Population
31,820
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
61 Newton, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,540,226
Population
88,415
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
57
Nixa, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,737
Population
25,405
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
63 North Augusta, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,302
Population
25,891
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
64 North Salt Lake, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$574,812
Population
23,560
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$94,365
65 Northbrook, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$718,284
Population
33,977
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
83
66 Onalaska, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$372,566
Population
19,018
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
67 Orland Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$414,279
Population
57,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
28
68 Oro Valley, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$502,929
Population
48,311
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
12
69 Oswego, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$426,221
Population
37,074
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
24
70 Overland Park, KS
Midwest value meets modern amenities
Median Home
$490,568
Population
197,238
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
71 Palisades Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,015,171
Population
20,102
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
81
72 Papillion, NE
Small Nebraska city with local appeal
Median Home
$415,464
Population
23,791
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
39
73 Paramus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,086,056
Population
26,282
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
74 Parma Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,246
Population
20,431
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
41
75 Peachtree City, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$571,489
Population
40,193
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
19
76 Perrysburg, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$340,626
Population
25,236
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
25
77 Plymouth, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$516,680
Population
77,648
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
78 Princeton, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$979,905
Population
30,289
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$176,695
79 Provo, UT
BYU energy meets startup culture
Median Home
$485,084
Population
117,335
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B+
80 Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
81 Rocky River, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$408,262
Population
21,236
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
44
82 Sammamish, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,557,390
Population
65,116
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
83 Seymour, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$234,078
Population
21,666
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
84 Shelton, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$569,177
Population
42,144
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
85 Southlake, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,321,458
Population
31,137
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
86 Springboro, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$436,137
Population
19,475
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
87 St. John, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,864
Population
23,644
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$123,799
88 Syracuse, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$588,443
Population
37,022
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
89 Upper Arlington, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$650,170
Population
35,743
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
45
90 Westfield, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$478,849
Population
57,746
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
91 Westfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,327,809
Population
30,559
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
45
92 Westlake, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$428,966
Population
33,972
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
24
93 Wheaton, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$518,505
Population
52,938
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
94 Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
95 Windsor, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$579,877
Population
40,349
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
25
96 Zionsville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$703,873
Population
32,534
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$152,788
97 Addison, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$386,938
Population
35,167
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
98 Agoura Hills, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,242,040
Population
19,474
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
99 Alabaster, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,363
Population
34,107
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
100 Albany, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,249,885
Population
19,097
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84