Best Places to Live in the U.S.
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| # | City | Pop. | Home Value | Income | Commute | Crime | Walk | CoL | Lean | Score ▼ | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 251 | Issaquah, WA | 38,977 (2023) | $1,137,397 (2026) | $143,006 (2022) | 28.8 min | Low | 31 | 172 | D+51.7 | 66.2 | D |
| 252 | Jacksonville Beach, FL | 23,447 (2023) | $640,515 (2026) | $109,649 (2022) | 23.6 min | Low | 51 | 135 | R+1.5 | 72.5 | C- |
| 253 | Janesville, WI | 66,102 (2023) | $300,428 (2026) | $68,610 (2022) | 20.9 min | Low | 37 | 94 | D+7.3 | 78 | C+ |
| 254 | Johnston, IA | 24,640 (2023) | $402,429 (2026) | $98,324 (2022) | 18.3 min | Low | 21 | 110 | D+10.9 | 76 | C |
| 255 | Jupiter, FL | 61,291 (2023) | $700,734 (2026) | $105,413 (2022) | 22 min | Low | — | 133 | D+0.8 | 67.2 | D+ |
| 256 | Kaysville, UT | 32,941 (2023) | $693,528 (2026) | $121,867 (2022) | 23.6 min | Low | 20 | 123 | R+24.9 | 69.9 | D+ |
| 257 | Keller, TX | 46,316 (2023) | $654,648 (2026) | $162,094 (2022) | 28.5 min | Low | 23 | 134 | R+5.1 | 71.9 | C- |
| 258 | Kenmore, WA | 23,391 (2023) | $1,008,245 (2026) | $132,191 (2022) | 32.5 min | Low | 28 | 162 | D+51.7 | 65.3 | D |
| 259 | Kent, OH | 27,601 (2023) | $253,734 (2026) | $37,505 (2022) | 21.7 min | Low | 41 | 92 | R+15.5 | 76.4 | C |
| 260 | Kirkland, WA | 91,194 (2023) | $1,212,741 (2026) | $135,608 (2022) | 25.5 min | Low | 51 | 179 | D+51.7 | 68 | D+ |
| 261 | Lafayette, CA | 25,048 (2023) | $1,941,109 (2026) | $219,250 (2022) | 29.7 min | Low | 26 | 280 | D+38.0 | 62.7 | D- |
| 262 | Laguna Niguel, CA | 62,899 (2023) | $1,494,001 (2026) | $135,822 (2022) | 27.1 min | Low | 33 | 204 | D+2.6 | 64.5 | D |
| 263 | Lake in the Hills, IL | 28,661 (2023) | $383,677 (2026) | $110,988 (2022) | 33.7 min | Low | 20 | 111 | R+5.3 | 73.8 | C |
| 264 | Lake Oswego, OR | 39,924 (2023) | $889,944 (2026) | $127,252 (2022) | 23 min | Low | 37 | 165 | D+9.7 | 69.3 | D+ |
| 265 | Lake Stevens, WA | 40,521 (2023) | $698,093 (2026) | $111,821 (2022) | 35.1 min | Low | 23 | 137 | D+19.0 | 66.2 | D |
| 266 | Lake Zurich, IL | 19,676 (2023) | $510,350 (2026) | $135,211 (2022) | 29.8 min | Low | 34 | 123 | D+20.8 | 74 | C |
| 267 | Lakeville, MN | 76,243 (2023) | $491,340 (2026) | $129,069 (2022) | 25 min | Low | 14 | 122 | D+12.9 | 73.5 | C |
| 268 | Lakeway, TX | 19,189 (2023) | $747,050 (2026) | $154,118 (2022) | 27.1 min | Low | — | 146 | D+39.3 | 68.2 | D+ |
| 269 | Lakewood, OH | 49,337 (2023) | $297,929 (2026) | $63,299 (2022) | 23.6 min | Low | 70 | 94 | D+31.5 | 79.6 | C+ |
| 270 | Lansdale, PA | 18,978 (2023) | $508,157 (2026) | $84,985 (2022) | 25.6 min | Low | — | 109 | D+22.8 | 68.1 | D+ |
| 271 | Laramie, WY | 32,152 (2023) | $383,404 (2026) | $50,539 (2022) | 13.5 min | Low | 35 | 103 | R+3.2 | 74.3 | C |
| 272 | Layton, UT | 83,516 (2023) | $527,627 (2026) | $93,453 (2022) | 23 min | Low | 30 | 114 | R+24.9 | 71.7 | C- |
| 273 | League City, TX | 116,320 (2023) | $378,258 (2026) | $117,316 (2022) | 29.5 min | Low | 24 | 113 | R+27.4 | 76.2 | C |
| 274 | Leander, TX | 80,067 (2023) | $427,012 (2026) | $129,684 (2022) | 29.5 min | Low | 28 | 115 | D+39.3 | 75.8 | C |
| 275 | Leawood, KS | 33,980 (2023) | $801,761 (2026) | $174,779 (2022) | 21.1 min | Low | 22 | 136 | D+8.5 | 72.1 | C- |
| 276 | Lebanon, OH | 21,699 (2023) | $405,854 (2026) | $75,665 (2022) | 22.9 min | Low | 22 | 97 | R+31.5 | 72.6 | C- |
| 277 | Lebanon, OR | 19,726 (2023) | $397,559 (2026) | $53,246 (2022) | 25 min | Low | — | 105 | R+24.4 | 67.9 | D+ |
| 278 | Lehi, UT | 90,227 (2023) | $573,898 (2026) | $117,243 (2022) | 21.9 min | Low | 20 | 128 | R+39.8 | 71.9 | C- |
| 279 | Leland, NC | 30,542 (2023) | $388,757 (2026) | $82,651 (2022) | 24 min | Low | — | 110 | R+24.9 | 71.5 | C- |
| 280 | Lexington, SC | 24,921 (2023) | $307,772 (2026) | $78,164 (2022) | 24 min | Low | 25 | 103 | R+33.5 | 76.7 | C |
| 281 | Libertyville, IL | 20,332 (2023) | $631,384 (2026) | $161,302 (2022) | 26.8 min | Low | 39 | 134 | D+20.8 | 74.2 | C |
| 282 | Lincoln, CA | 54,538 (2023) | $645,264 (2026) | $99,434 (2022) | 29.3 min | Low | 84 | 153 | R+8.5 | 72.8 | C- |
| 283 | Lincoln, NE | 295,222 (2024) | $295,359 (2026) | $63,126 (2023) | 18.4 min | Low | 42 | 90 | D+4.3 | 78.7 | C+ |
| 284 | Little Elm, TX | 58,496 (2023) | $400,423 (2026) | $110,218 (2022) | 37.9 min | Low | 24 | 116 | R+13.2 | 72.2 | C- |
| 285 | Lockport, IL | 26,537 (2023) | $375,450 (2026) | $106,923 (2022) | 38.2 min | Low | 26 | 110 | D+1.6 | 73 | C |
| 286 | Logan, UT | 55,250 (2023) | $395,732 (2026) | $52,473 (2022) | 14.4 min | Low | 40 | 104 | R+34.4 | 74.4 | C |
| 287 | Lombard, IL | 43,779 (2023) | $395,049 (2026) | $95,509 (2022) | 26.3 min | Low | 45 | 116 | D+13.3 | 75.9 | C |
| 288 | Long Beach, NY | 34,595 (2023) | $810,461 (2026) | $125,974 (2022) | 41.4 min | Low | 68 | 162 | R+4.2 | 67.8 | D+ |
| 289 | Los Altos, CA | 29,990 (2023) | $4,601,729 (2026) | $250,001 (2022) | 22.8 min | Low | 46 | — | D+40.0 | 67.9 | D+ |
| 290 | Louisville, CO | 20,390 (2023) | $830,316 (2026) | $135,840 (2022) | 24 min | Low | 42 | 163 | D+55.8 | 70.5 | C- |
| 291 | Lynn Haven, FL | 20,501 (2023) | $325,506 (2026) | $81,378 (2022) | 24.5 min | Low | 24 | 110 | R+47.4 | 75.9 | C |
| 292 | Madison, MS | 27,987 (2023) | $413,721 (2026) | $124,575 (2022) | 23.9 min | Low | 7 | 111 | R+17.3 | 75.5 | C |
| 293 | Madisonville, KY | 19,355 (2023) | $156,268 (2026) | $54,234 (2022) | 19.4 min | Low | 20 | 89 | R+50.9 | 84.3 | B |
| 294 | Maitland, FL | 19,215 (2023) | $479,666 (2026) | $89,871 (2022) | 22.6 min | Low | — | 134 | D+13.6 | 69.6 | D+ |
| 295 | Manor, TX | 20,209 (2023) | $317,692 (2026) | $96,657 (2022) | 33.3 min | Low | — | 107 | D+39.3 | 73.7 | C |
| 296 | Mansfield, TX | 78,542 (2023) | $447,157 (2026) | $112,465 (2022) | 28.1 min | Low | 25 | 115 | R+5.1 | 73.6 | C |
| 297 | Maple Grove, MN | 71,288 (2023) | $430,006 (2026) | $127,001 (2022) | 24.1 min | Low | 13 | 119 | D+42.6 | 75.5 | C |
| 298 | Maple Valley, WA | 28,434 (2023) | $784,011 (2026) | $137,595 (2022) | 39.1 min | Low | 24 | 148 | D+51.7 | 65.6 | D |
| 299 | Marana, AZ | 58,430 (2023) | $419,848 (2026) | $105,624 (2022) | 28.5 min | Low | 14 | 116 | D+15.2 | 72.7 | C- |
| 300 | Marion, IA | 42,213 (2023) | $281,229 (2026) | $81,519 (2022) | 19.2 min | Low | 32 | 94 | D+9.9 | 80.8 | 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
251 Issaquah, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,137,397
Population
38,977
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
252 Jacksonville Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$640,515
Population
23,447
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
253 Janesville, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$300,428
Population
66,102
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
254 Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
255 Jupiter, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$700,734
Population
61,291
Crime
Low
Median Income
$105,413
256 Kaysville, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$693,528
Population
32,941
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
257 Keller, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,648
Population
46,316
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
258 Kenmore, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,008,245
Population
23,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
259 Kent, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$253,734
Population
27,601
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
260 Kirkland, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,212,741
Population
91,194
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
261 Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
262 Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
263 Lake in the Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,677
Population
28,661
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
264 Lake Oswego, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$889,944
Population
39,924
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
265 Lake Stevens, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$698,093
Population
40,521
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
266 Lake Zurich, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$510,350
Population
19,676
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
267 Lakeville, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$491,340
Population
76,243
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
Lakeway, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$747,050
Population
19,189
Crime
Low
Median Income
$154,118
269 Lakewood, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$297,929
Population
49,337
Crime
Low
Walk Score
70
270 Lansdale, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$508,157
Population
18,978
Crime
Low
Median Income
$84,985
271 Laramie, WY
Small Wyoming city with local appeal
Median Home
$383,404
Population
32,152
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
272 Layton, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$527,627
Population
83,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
273 League City, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$378,258
Population
116,320
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
274 Leander, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$427,012
Population
80,067
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Leawood, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$801,761
Population
33,980
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
276 Lebanon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$405,854
Population
21,699
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
277 Lebanon, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$397,559
Population
19,726
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,246
278 Lehi, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$573,898
Population
90,227
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
279 Leland, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,757
Population
30,542
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,651
280 Lexington, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,772
Population
24,921
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
281 Libertyville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$631,384
Population
20,332
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
Lincoln, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$645,264
Population
54,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
84
283 Lincoln, NE
University town with capital charm
Median Home
$295,359
Population
295,222
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
284 Little Elm, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$400,423
Population
58,496
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
285 Lockport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,450
Population
26,537
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
286 Logan, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$395,732
Population
55,250
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
287 Lombard, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,049
Population
43,779
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
288 Long Beach, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$810,461
Population
34,595
Crime
Low
Walk Score
68
289 Los Altos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,601,729
Population
29,990
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
290 Louisville, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$830,316
Population
20,390
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
291 Lynn Haven, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,506
Population
20,501
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
292 Madison, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$413,721
Population
27,987
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
293 Madisonville, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$156,268
Population
19,355
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
294 Maitland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$479,666
Population
19,215
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,871
295 Manor, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$317,692
Population
20,209
Crime
Low
Median Income
$96,657
296 Mansfield, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$447,157
Population
78,542
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
297 Maple Grove, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$430,006
Population
71,288
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
298 Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
299 Marana, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$419,848
Population
58,430
Crime
Low
Walk Score
14
300 Marion, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$281,229
Population
42,213
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32