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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Rankings — Page 40 of 40
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| # | City | Pop. | Home Value | Income | Commute | Crime | Walk | CoL | Lean | Score ▼ | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Cudahy, CA | 21,723 (2023) | $697,308 (2026) | $49,596 (2022) | 32.2 min | High | 62 | 141 | D+32.9 | 59 | F |
| 1952 | Hesperia, CA | 100,633 (2023) | $466,275 (2026) | $67,698 (2022) | 42.4 min | Moderate-High | 16 | 123 | R+2.1 | 58.8 | F |
| 1953 | Greenfield, CA | 20,634 (2023) | $555,180 (2026) | $73,904 (2022) | 25.6 min | High | — | 135 | D+29.9 | 58.7 | F |
| 1954 | San Rafael, CA | 59,555 (2023) | $1,332,023 (2026) | $113,839 (2022) | 27.5 min | High | 53 | 213 | D+63.9 | 58.5 | F |
| 1955 | Harrison, NJ | 20,520 (2023) | $586,684 (2026) | $72,773 (2022) | 38.2 min | Moderate | — | 135 | D+28.1 | 58.4 | F |
| 1956 | Palmdale, CA | 161,404 (2023) | $503,499 (2026) | $78,414 (2022) | 41.3 min | High | 24 | 130 | D+32.9 | 58 | F |
| 1957 | Antioch, CA | 117,096 (2023) | $595,248 (2026) | $90,709 (2022) | 44.9 min | High | 41 | 149 | D+38.0 | 57.9 | F |
| 1958 | Victorville, CA | 138,869 (2023) | $438,340 (2026) | $65,746 (2022) | 40.5 min | Very High | 19 | 122 | R+2.1 | 57 | F |
| 1959 | Adelanto, CA | 38,187 (2023) | $402,246 (2026) | $62,582 (2022) | 44.5 min | High | 8 | 116 | R+2.1 | 56.9 | F |
| 1960 | Santa Fe Springs, CA | 20,174 (2023) | $784,501 (2026) | $81,500 (2022) | 30.8 min | High | — | 151 | D+32.9 | 55 | F |
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 (2023). 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
Cudahy, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$697,308
Population
21,723
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
1952 Hesperia, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$466,275
Population
100,633
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
16
1953 Greenfield, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,180
Population
20,634
Crime
High
Median Income
$73,904
1954 San Rafael, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,332,023
Population
59,555
Crime
High
Walk Score
53
Harrison, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$586,684
Population
20,520
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$72,773
1956 Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
1957 Antioch, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$595,248
Population
117,096
Crime
High
Walk Score
41
1958 Victorville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$438,340
Population
138,869
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
19
Adelanto, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,246
Population
38,187
Crime
High
Walk Score
8
1960 Santa Fe Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,501
Population
20,174
Crime
High
Median Income
$81,500