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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | Victorville, CA | 138,869 (2023) | $438,340 (2026) | $65,746 (2022) | 40.5 min | Very High | 19 | 122 | R+2.1 | 57 | F |
| 1952 | Washington, DC | 678,972 (2023) | $576,796 (2026) | $101,722 (2022) | 30.5 min | Very High | 98 | 181 | D+86.1 | 66.2 | D |
| 1953 | West Memphis, AR | 23,825 (2023) | $133,589 (2026) | $40,904 (2022) | 19.7 min | Very High | 31 | 87 | D+2.3 | 75.3 | C |
| 1954 | Wheeling, WV | 26,208 (2023) | $154,161 (2026) | $46,516 (2022) | 19.4 min | Very High | 37 | 88 | R+26.0 | 75.8 | C |
| 1955 | Whitehall, OH | 19,727 (2023) | $201,207 (2026) | $47,879 (2022) | 21.5 min | Very High | 52 | 87 | D+28.4 | 74.5 | C |
| 1956 | Wilmington, DE | 71,675 (2023) | $330,955 (2026) | $54,731 (2022) | 22.7 min | Very High | 74 | 100 | D+32.6 | 69.2 | D+ |
| 1957 | Lake Worth Beach, FL | 43,346 (2023) | $442,487 (2026) | $57,489 (2022) | 28 min | — | 56 | — | D+0.8 | 61.6 | D- |
| 1958 | Macon, GA | 156,512 (2023) | $174,257 (2026) | $48,897 (2022) | 21.7 min | — | 30 | — | D+22.4 | 72 | C- |
| 1959 | Milford, CT | 52,793 (2023) | $514,036 (2026) | $104,441 (2022) | 25.9 min | — | 34 | — | — | 63.7 | D |
| 1960 | Tucker, GA | 36,975 (2023) | $391,590 (2026) | $80,311 (2022) | 29.8 min | — | 22 | — | D+64.8 | 62.2 | 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 (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
1951 Victorville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$438,340
Population
138,869
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
19
1952 Washington, DC
Major District of Columbia city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$576,796
Population
678,972
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
98
1953 West Memphis, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$133,589
Population
23,825
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
1954 Wheeling, WV
Small West Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$154,161
Population
26,208
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
37
1955 Whitehall, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$201,207
Population
19,727
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
52
1956 Wilmington, DE
Delaware community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$330,955
Population
71,675
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
74
1957 Lake Worth Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$442,487
Population
43,346
Walk Score
56
Median Income
$57,489
1958 Macon, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$174,257
Population
156,512
Walk Score
30
Median Income
$48,897
1959 Milford, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$514,036
Population
52,793
Walk Score
34
Median Income
$104,441
1960 Tucker, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$391,590
Population
36,975
Walk Score
22
Median Income
$80,311