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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 | Carrollton, TX | 132,918 (2023) | $405,531 (2026) | $95,380 (2022) | 24.4 min | Low | 36 | 111 | D+22.2 | 75.3 | C |
| 152 | Cary, NC | 180,010 (2023) | $628,913 (2026) | $125,317 (2022) | 22.8 min | Low | 28 | 125 | D+25.6 | 72.1 | C- |
| 153 | Cedar Park, TX | 77,516 (2023) | $470,231 (2026) | $118,903 (2022) | 26.9 min | Low | 26 | 121 | R+2.5 | 73.8 | C |
| 154 | Celina, TX | 43,317 (2023) | $522,657 (2026) | $142,643 (2022) | 32 min | Low | — | 121 | R+11.2 | 70.7 | C- |
| 155 | Champlin, MN | 22,856 (2023) | $379,177 (2026) | $113,570 (2022) | 26.6 min | Low | 20 | 112 | D+42.6 | 76.2 | C |
| 156 | Chandler, AZ | 281,874 (2024) | $520,582 (2026) | $96,542 (2023) | 26.4 min | Low | 32 | 109 | R+3.5 | 71.5 | C- |
| 157 | Chanhassen, MN | 25,937 (2023) | $567,149 (2026) | $131,633 (2022) | 23.3 min | Low | 16 | 130 | R+5.4 | 72.4 | C- |
| 158 | Chaska, MN | 29,034 (2023) | $489,346 (2026) | $99,988 (2022) | 24.4 min | Low | 22 | 114 | R+5.4 | 72 | C- |
| 159 | Chesterfield, MO | 49,166 (2023) | $581,834 (2026) | $137,052 (2022) | 22.2 min | Low | 19 | 122 | D+23.4 | 73.2 | C |
| 160 | Chino Hills, CA | 77,212 (2023) | $985,223 (2026) | $117,548 (2022) | 37.5 min | Low | 23 | 177 | R+2.1 | 62.7 | D- |
| 161 | Cliffside Park, NJ | 25,570 (2023) | $637,178 (2026) | $96,734 (2022) | 37.8 min | Low | 83 | 145 | D+3.4 | 70.5 | C- |
| 162 | Clinton, MS | 26,698 (2023) | $239,559 (2026) | $71,315 (2022) | 25.8 min | Low | 19 | 96 | D+46.1 | 79.4 | C+ |
| 163 | Clinton, UT | 23,588 (2023) | $499,279 (2026) | $102,712 (2022) | 23.9 min | Low | 28 | 114 | R+24.9 | 72.7 | C- |
| 164 | Columbus, NE | 24,464 (2023) | $273,170 (2026) | $65,341 (2022) | 12.4 min | Low | 42 | 93 | R+58.3 | 81.8 | B- |
| 165 | Cooper City, FL | 34,321 (2023) | $670,058 (2026) | $119,567 (2022) | 29.1 min | Low | 27 | 140 | D+17.0 | 69 | D+ |
| 166 | Coppell, TX | 41,404 (2023) | $621,362 (2026) | $143,817 (2022) | 25.2 min | Low | 28 | 131 | D+22.2 | 72.8 | C- |
| 167 | Coral Gables, FL | 48,353 (2023) | $1,566,675 (2026) | $118,203 (2022) | 24.7 min | Low | 56 | 192 | R+11.4 | 66.5 | D |
| 168 | Coral Springs, FL | 134,906 (2023) | $525,073 (2026) | $87,488 (2022) | 29.1 min | Low | 38 | 132 | D+17.0 | 70.1 | C- |
| 169 | Coralville, IA | 23,596 (2023) | $264,345 (2026) | $67,691 (2022) | 20.7 min | Low | 33 | 104 | D+38.1 | 79.5 | C+ |
| 170 | Cornelius, NC | 33,139 (2023) | $528,679 (2026) | $107,969 (2022) | 25.6 min | Low | 26 | 122 | D+32.9 | 71.7 | C- |
| 171 | Cottonwood Heights, UT | 32,204 (2023) | $785,258 (2026) | $110,197 (2022) | 22.4 min | Low | 41 | 130 | D+10.2 | 70.2 | C- |
| 172 | Cranston, RI | 82,635 (2023) | $461,969 (2026) | $83,123 (2022) | 23.9 min | Low | 51 | 114 | D+14.4 | 73.9 | C |
| 173 | Crown Point, IN | 34,884 (2023) | $365,707 (2026) | $92,810 (2022) | 27.9 min | Low | 27 | 101 | D+5.6 | 74.9 | C |
| 174 | Crystal Lake, IL | 40,861 (2023) | $388,566 (2026) | $103,018 (2022) | 29.8 min | Low | 30 | 108 | R+5.3 | 74.8 | C |
| 175 | Culpeper, VA | 21,012 (2023) | $463,556 (2026) | $86,940 (2022) | 34.8 min | Low | — | 117 | R+25.0 | 66.7 | D |
| 176 | Cupertino, CA | 57,285 (2023) | $3,008,438 (2026) | $223,667 (2022) | 25.9 min | Low | 48 | — | D+40.0 | 68.2 | D+ |
| 177 | Danville, CA | 42,999 (2023) | $1,862,772 (2026) | $209,518 (2022) | 30.8 min | Low | 25 | 234 | D+38.0 | 63 | D |
| 178 | Daphne, AL | 30,321 (2023) | $332,942 (2026) | $80,657 (2022) | 26.6 min | Low | 15 | 104 | R+58.2 | 74.2 | C |
| 179 | Davie, FL | 107,799 (2023) | $519,060 (2026) | $84,346 (2022) | 28.8 min | Low | 27 | 126 | D+17.0 | 69.1 | D+ |
| 180 | De Pere, WI | 25,348 (2023) | $412,396 (2026) | $78,733 (2022) | 16.2 min | Low | 30 | 99 | R+7.5 | 75.3 | C |
| 181 | Decatur, GA | 24,307 (2023) | $282,512 (2026) | $129,992 (2022) | 26.8 min | Low | 60 | 147 | D+64.8 | 83.8 | B |
| 182 | Deer Park, TX | 33,176 (2023) | $281,493 (2026) | $89,219 (2022) | 24.8 min | Low | 33 | 102 | D+5.5 | 80.3 | B- |
| 183 | Des Plaines, IL | 58,010 (2023) | $360,725 (2026) | $86,552 (2022) | 29.9 min | Low | 57 | 112 | D+42.0 | 76.4 | C |
| 184 | Diamond Bar, CA | 52,041 (2023) | $1,027,046 (2026) | $106,881 (2022) | 34.9 min | Low | 30 | 182 | D+32.9 | 63.1 | D |
| 185 | Doral, FL | 79,359 (2023) | $548,310 (2026) | $83,823 (2022) | 25 min | Low | 39 | 141 | R+11.4 | 70.4 | C- |
| 186 | Downers Grove, IL | 49,706 (2023) | $513,663 (2026) | $115,461 (2022) | 28.1 min | Low | 44 | 125 | D+13.3 | 73.6 | C |
| 187 | Dublin, OH | 48,923 (2023) | $569,121 (2026) | $158,363 (2022) | 24.4 min | Low | 17 | 124 | D+28.4 | 74.2 | C |
| 188 | Dunedin, FL | 35,930 (2023) | $414,049 (2026) | $63,824 (2022) | 24.2 min | Low | 41 | 108 | R+5.2 | 72.4 | C- |
| 189 | Eagan, MN | 67,396 (2023) | $407,248 (2026) | $104,101 (2022) | 23.2 min | Low | 41 | 117 | D+12.9 | 76.8 | C |
| 190 | Eagle, ID | 32,319 (2023) | $791,853 (2026) | $114,271 (2022) | 22.5 min | Low | 16 | 137 | R+10.3 | 68 | D+ |
| 191 | East Providence, RI | 46,900 (2023) | $453,562 (2026) | $71,736 (2022) | 22.9 min | Low | 50 | 108 | D+14.4 | 73.4 | C |
| 192 | Eastvale, CA | 70,510 (2023) | $942,542 (2026) | $151,615 (2022) | 38.3 min | Low | 24 | 176 | R+1.3 | 64.7 | D |
| 193 | Eden Prairie, MN | 62,166 (2023) | $508,114 (2026) | $129,345 (2022) | 22.8 min | Low | 18 | 127 | D+42.6 | 74 | C |
| 194 | Edina, MN | 53,348 (2023) | $631,926 (2026) | $125,506 (2022) | 21 min | Low | 37 | 142 | D+42.6 | 73.1 | C |
| 195 | El Paso, TX | 682,669 (2024) | $237,796 (2026) | $50,246 (2023) | 23.1 min | Low | 40 | 85 | D+15.1 | 79 | C+ |
| 196 | Elizabethtown, KY | 32,978 (2023) | $269,307 (2026) | $54,493 (2022) | 20.4 min | Low | 27 | 95 | R+29.3 | 77 | C+ |
| 197 | Elk Grove Village, IL | 31,350 (2023) | $404,356 (2026) | $93,832 (2022) | 27.1 min | Low | 43 | 115 | D+42.0 | 75 | C |
| 198 | Elk River, MN | 27,342 (2023) | $402,011 (2026) | $95,597 (2022) | 28.6 min | Low | 15 | 108 | R+34.9 | 72.5 | C- |
| 199 | Elmhurst, IL | 45,336 (2023) | $647,169 (2026) | $143,492 (2022) | 27.8 min | Low | 48 | 135 | D+13.3 | 73.4 | C |
| 200 | Erlanger, KY | 19,777 (2023) | $255,011 (2026) | $74,147 (2022) | 21.5 min | Low | 21 | 91 | R+21.7 | 80 | B- |
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
151 Carrollton, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$405,531
Population
132,918
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
152 Cary, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$628,913
Population
180,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
153 Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
154 Celina, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$522,657
Population
43,317
Crime
Low
Median Income
$142,643
155 Champlin, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,177
Population
22,856
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
156 Chandler, AZ
Tech hub in the East Valley
Median Home
$520,582
Population
281,874
Crime
Low
Schools
A-
157 Chanhassen, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$567,149
Population
25,937
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
158 Chaska, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$489,346
Population
29,034
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
159 Chesterfield, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$581,834
Population
49,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
160 Chino Hills, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$985,223
Population
77,212
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
161 Cliffside Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$637,178
Population
25,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
83
162 Clinton, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,559
Population
26,698
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
163 Clinton, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$499,279
Population
23,588
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
164 Columbus, NE
Small Nebraska city with local appeal
Median Home
$273,170
Population
24,464
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
165 Cooper City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$670,058
Population
34,321
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
Coppell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$621,362
Population
41,404
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
167 Coral Gables, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,566,675
Population
48,353
Crime
Low
Walk Score
56
168 Coral Springs, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$525,073
Population
134,906
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
169 Coralville, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$264,345
Population
23,596
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
170 Cornelius, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$528,679
Population
33,139
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
171 Cottonwood Heights, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$785,258
Population
32,204
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
172 Cranston, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$461,969
Population
82,635
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
173 Crown Point, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$365,707
Population
34,884
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
174 Crystal Lake, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,566
Population
40,861
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
175 Culpeper, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,556
Population
21,012
Crime
Low
Median Income
$86,940
176 Cupertino, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$3,008,438
Population
57,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
177 Danville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,862,772
Population
42,999
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
178 Daphne, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$332,942
Population
30,321
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
179 Davie, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$519,060
Population
107,799
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
180 De Pere, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$412,396
Population
25,348
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
181 Decatur, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,512
Population
24,307
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
182 Deer Park, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,493
Population
33,176
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
183 Des Plaines, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,725
Population
58,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
184 Diamond Bar, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,027,046
Population
52,041
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
185 Doral, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$548,310
Population
79,359
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
186 Downers Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,663
Population
49,706
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
187 Dublin, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$569,121
Population
48,923
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
188 Dunedin, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$414,049
Population
35,930
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
189 Eagan, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$407,248
Population
67,396
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
190 Eagle, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$791,853
Population
32,319
Crime
Low
Walk Score
16
191 East Providence, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$453,562
Population
46,900
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
192 Eastvale, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$942,542
Population
70,510
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
193 Eden Prairie, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$508,114
Population
62,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
194 Edina, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$631,926
Population
53,348
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
195 El Paso, TX
Sun City on the border
Median Home
$237,796
Population
682,669
Crime
Low
Schools
C+
196 Elizabethtown, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,307
Population
32,978
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
197 Elk Grove Village, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$404,356
Population
31,350
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
198 Elk River, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,011
Population
27,342
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
199 Elmhurst, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$647,169
Population
45,336
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
200 Erlanger, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$255,011
Population
19,777
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21