Best Places to Live in the U.S.
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| # | City | Pop. | Home Value | Income | Commute | Crime | Walk | CoL | Lean | Score ▼ | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 101 | Pittsburg, KS | 20,504 (2023) | $139,920 (2026) | $42,371 (2022) | 15.2 min | Moderate-High | 36 | 83 | R+25.3 | 79.9 | C+ |
| 102 | Ponca City, OK | 24,306 (2023) | $139,703 (2026) | $51,367 (2022) | 15 min | High | 32 | 85 | R+49.4 | 79.9 | C+ |
| 103 | Jamestown, NY | 27,965 (2023) | $125,764 (2026) | $39,507 (2022) | 15.4 min | High | 52 | 83 | R+22.0 | 79.8 | C+ |
| 104 | Lincoln Park, MI | 38,646 (2023) | $155,021 (2026) | $55,777 (2022) | 24.6 min | High | 60 | 86 | D+29.0 | 79.8 | C+ |
| 105 | San Juan, TX | 36,448 (2023) | $180,294 (2026) | $51,497 (2022) | 25.5 min | Moderate-Low | 31 | 87 | R+2.9 | 79.8 | C+ |
| 106 | Victoria, TX | 65,800 (2023) | $217,633 (2026) | $64,832 (2022) | 19.9 min | Moderate | 35 | 95 | R+42.6 | 79.8 | C+ |
| 107 | Cedar Falls, IA | 40,737 (2023) | $271,320 (2026) | $71,011 (2022) | 15.3 min | Moderate-Low | 38 | 100 | D+1.2 | 79.7 | C+ |
| 108 | Del City, OK | 21,312 (2023) | $141,501 (2026) | $48,200 (2022) | 20.6 min | Moderate-High | 35 | 84 | R+1.7 | 79.7 | C+ |
| 109 | Fremont, NE | 27,602 (2023) | $260,090 (2026) | $62,226 (2022) | 16.5 min | Moderate-Low | 46 | 93 | R+32.6 | 79.7 | C+ |
| 110 | Paducah, KY | 26,749 (2023) | $190,460 (2026) | $46,984 (2022) | 16.4 min | Moderate | 38 | 88 | R+34.9 | 79.7 | C+ |
| 111 | Royal Oak, MI | 57,452 (2023) | $337,493 (2026) | $92,799 (2022) | 24.7 min | Low | 57 | 106 | D+10.6 | 79.7 | C+ |
| 112 | Springfield, IL | 112,544 (2023) | $174,630 (2026) | $62,419 (2022) | 17.6 min | High | 38 | 92 | R+5.0 | 79.7 | C+ |
| 113 | Aberdeen, SD | 28,110 (2023) | $245,872 (2026) | $62,684 (2022) | 11.6 min | Moderate | 39 | 96 | R+26.8 | 79.6 | C+ |
| 114 | Lakewood, OH | 49,337 (2023) | $297,929 (2026) | $63,299 (2022) | 23.6 min | Low | 70 | 94 | D+31.5 | 79.6 | C+ |
| 115 | Lawton, OK | 90,245 (2023) | $144,222 (2026) | $51,561 (2022) | 16.2 min | High | 34 | 87 | R+23.3 | 79.6 | C+ |
| 116 | Machesney Park, IL | 22,630 (2023) | $211,433 (2026) | $71,098 (2022) | 22.9 min | Moderate | 22 | 92 | D+0.6 | 79.6 | C+ |
| 117 | Belleville, IL | 40,726 (2023) | $162,506 (2026) | $60,573 (2022) | 26 min | Moderate-High | 39 | 88 | D+7.9 | 79.5 | C+ |
| 118 | Coralville, IA | 23,596 (2023) | $264,345 (2026) | $67,691 (2022) | 20.7 min | Low | 33 | 104 | D+38.1 | 79.5 | C+ |
| 119 | North Chicago, IL | 30,416 (2023) | $226,134 (2026) | $52,011 (2022) | 16.9 min | Moderate-Low | 36 | 95 | D+20.8 | 79.5 | C+ |
| 120 | Bethel Park, PA | 32,398 (2023) | $308,174 (2026) | $102,177 (2022) | 27.7 min | Low | 31 | 102 | D+20.3 | 79.4 | C+ |
| 121 | Biloxi, MS | 48,235 (2023) | $237,901 (2026) | $55,775 (2022) | 21.1 min | Low | 31 | 95 | R+28.9 | 79.4 | C+ |
| 122 | Clinton, MS | 26,698 (2023) | $239,559 (2026) | $71,315 (2022) | 25.8 min | Low | 19 | 96 | D+46.1 | 79.4 | C+ |
| 123 | Hamtramck, MI | 27,339 (2023) | $165,574 (2026) | $39,648 (2022) | 24.2 min | Moderate-High | 82 | 84 | D+29.0 | 79.4 | C+ |
| 124 | Harlingen, TX | 71,510 (2023) | $200,595 (2026) | $50,367 (2022) | 17.3 min | Moderate | 34 | 86 | R+5.8 | 79.4 | C+ |
| 125 | Manitowoc, WI | 34,568 (2023) | $246,429 (2026) | $60,040 (2022) | 17.8 min | Moderate-Low | 39 | 88 | R+23.4 | 79.4 | C+ |
| 126 | Meridian, MS | 33,551 (2023) | $113,248 (2026) | $32,797 (2022) | 17.9 min | Moderate | 26 | 83 | R+21.2 | 79.4 | C+ |
| 127 | Mission, TX | 87,292 (2023) | $218,831 (2026) | $56,421 (2022) | 20.6 min | Moderate-Low | 30 | 91 | R+2.9 | 79.4 | C+ |
| 128 | Riverside, OH | 24,340 (2023) | $174,321 (2026) | $56,232 (2022) | 20.1 min | Moderate-High | 35 | 86 | Even | 79.4 | C+ |
| 129 | Southgate, MI | 29,002 (2023) | $197,960 (2026) | $62,792 (2022) | 24 min | Moderate-High | 49 | 92 | D+29.0 | 79.4 | C+ |
| 130 | Beavercreek, OH | 47,193 (2023) | $338,786 (2026) | $108,140 (2022) | 19.6 min | Low | 18 | 102 | R+19.8 | 79.3 | C+ |
| 131 | Bettendorf, IA | 39,858 (2023) | $340,599 (2026) | $100,570 (2022) | 19.6 min | Low | 29 | 103 | R+3.9 | 79.3 | C+ |
| 132 | Decatur, IL | 68,670 (2023) | $107,169 (2026) | $49,039 (2022) | 17.7 min | High | 34 | 85 | R+18.9 | 79.3 | C+ |
| 133 | Eastpointe, MI | 33,676 (2023) | $157,494 (2026) | $57,953 (2022) | 26.1 min | High | 57 | 88 | R+13.7 | 79.3 | C+ |
| 134 | McAllen, TX | 146,593 (2023) | $228,710 (2026) | $56,326 (2022) | 21.4 min | Moderate-Low | 41 | 93 | R+2.9 | 79.3 | C+ |
| 135 | Mentor, OH | 46,929 (2023) | $279,252 (2026) | $84,503 (2022) | 23 min | Low | 21 | 98 | R+14.3 | 79.3 | C+ |
| 136 | Rome, NY | 31,652 (2023) | $215,448 (2026) | $56,901 (2022) | 18.1 min | Moderate | 37 | 96 | R+21.3 | 79.3 | C+ |
| 137 | Wilkes-Barre, PA | 44,254 (2023) | $184,034 (2026) | $46,597 (2022) | 20.1 min | Moderate-High | 62 | 86 | R+19.2 | 79.3 | C+ |
| 138 | Maryland Heights, MO | 27,575 (2023) | $266,232 (2026) | $82,232 (2022) | 20.8 min | Moderate-Low | 26 | 97 | D+23.4 | 79.2 | C+ |
| 139 | Michigan City, IN | 31,659 (2023) | $194,167 (2026) | $51,554 (2022) | 21.9 min | Moderate | 41 | 86 | R+14.1 | 79.2 | C+ |
| 140 | Norfolk, NE | 26,147 (2023) | $264,740 (2026) | $57,479 (2022) | 12.7 min | Moderate-Low | 40 | 92 | R+56.0 | 79.2 | C+ |
| 141 | Euclid, OH | 48,212 (2023) | $150,362 (2026) | $45,018 (2022) | 25 min | Moderate | 37 | 85 | D+31.5 | 79.1 | C+ |
| 142 | Sapulpa, OK | 22,981 (2023) | $218,971 (2026) | $62,168 (2022) | 23.6 min | Moderate-Low | 24 | 90 | R+55.8 | 79.1 | C+ |
| 143 | Clarksville, IN | 22,208 (2023) | $209,971 (2026) | $53,620 (2022) | 19 min | Moderate | 37 | 91 | R+20.4 | 79 | C+ |
| 144 | Denison, TX | 26,343 (2023) | $225,218 (2026) | $58,930 (2022) | 20.3 min | Moderate-Low | 26 | 90 | R+54.3 | 79 | C+ |
| 145 | El Paso, TX | 682,669 (2024) | $237,796 (2026) | $50,246 (2023) | 23.1 min | Low | 40 | 85 | D+15.1 | 79 | C+ |
| 146 | Horizon City, TX | 24,168 (2023) | $223,740 (2026) | $61,194 (2022) | 28.3 min | Low | 24 | 92 | D+15.1 | 79 | C+ |
| 147 | Houma, LA | 31,733 (2023) | $189,195 (2026) | $56,823 (2022) | 19.9 min | Moderate-High | 40 | 94 | R+51.8 | 79 | C+ |
| 148 | Kokomo, IN | 59,890 (2023) | $185,794 (2026) | $53,967 (2022) | 19.2 min | Moderate-High | 40 | 86 | R+35.3 | 79 | C+ |
| 149 | North Olmsted, OH | 31,538 (2023) | $282,082 (2026) | $81,768 (2022) | 24.6 min | Low | 28 | 95 | D+31.5 | 79 | C+ |
| 150 | Sedalia, MO | 22,086 (2023) | $184,515 (2026) | $48,518 (2022) | 16.4 min | Moderate-High | 43 | 86 | R+48.8 | 79 | C+ |
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
101 Pittsburg, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$139,920
Population
20,504
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
36
102 Ponca City, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$139,703
Population
24,306
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
103 Jamestown, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$125,764
Population
27,965
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
104 Lincoln Park, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$155,021
Population
38,646
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
San Juan, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$180,294
Population
36,448
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
106 Victoria, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$217,633
Population
65,800
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
107 Cedar Falls, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$271,320
Population
40,737
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Del City, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$141,501
Population
21,312
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
109 Fremont, NE
Small Nebraska city with local appeal
Median Home
$260,090
Population
27,602
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
46
110 Paducah, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$190,460
Population
26,749
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
111 Royal Oak, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,493
Population
57,452
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
112 Springfield, IL
Mid-size Illinois city with community character
Median Home
$174,630
Population
112,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
38
113 Aberdeen, SD
Small South Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$245,872
Population
28,110
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
114 Lakewood, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$297,929
Population
49,337
Crime
Low
Walk Score
70
115 Lawton, OK
Oklahoma community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$144,222
Population
90,245
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
Machesney Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$211,433
Population
22,630
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
117 Belleville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$162,506
Population
40,726
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
118 Coralville, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$264,345
Population
23,596
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
119 North Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,134
Population
30,416
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
120 Bethel Park, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$308,174
Population
32,398
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
121 Biloxi, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,901
Population
48,235
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
122 Clinton, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,559
Population
26,698
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
123 Hamtramck, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$165,574
Population
27,339
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
82
124 Harlingen, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$200,595
Population
71,510
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
125 Manitowoc, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$246,429
Population
34,568
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
39
126 Meridian, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$113,248
Population
33,551
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
127 Mission, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$218,831
Population
87,292
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
128 Riverside, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$174,321
Population
24,340
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
129 Southgate, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$197,960
Population
29,002
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
130 Beavercreek, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$338,786
Population
47,193
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
131 Bettendorf, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$340,599
Population
39,858
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
132 Decatur, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$107,169
Population
68,670
Crime
High
Walk Score
34
133 Eastpointe, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$157,494
Population
33,676
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
134 McAllen, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$228,710
Population
146,593
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
41
135 Mentor, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,252
Population
46,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
136 Rome, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$215,448
Population
31,652
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
137 Wilkes-Barre, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,034
Population
44,254
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Maryland Heights, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$266,232
Population
27,575
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
139 Michigan City, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$194,167
Population
31,659
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
140 Norfolk, NE
Small Nebraska city with local appeal
Median Home
$264,740
Population
26,147
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
40
141 Euclid, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$150,362
Population
48,212
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
142 Sapulpa, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$218,971
Population
22,981
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
24
143 Clarksville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$209,971
Population
22,208
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
144 Denison, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$225,218
Population
26,343
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
145 El Paso, TX
Sun City on the border
Median Home
$237,796
Population
682,669
Crime
Low
Schools
C+
146 Horizon City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$223,740
Population
24,168
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
147 Houma, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,195
Population
31,733
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
148 Kokomo, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$185,794
Population
59,890
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
149 North Olmsted, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,082
Population
31,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
150 Sedalia, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$184,515
Population
22,086
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43