Best Places to Live in the U.S.
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WhereAtHome Score Methodology
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| # | City | Pop. | Home Value | Income | Commute | Crime | Walk | CoL | Lean | Score ▼ | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 301 | Marion, IN | 28,105 (2023) | $140,425 (2026) | $42,366 (2022) | 17.1 min | Low | 40 | 82 | R+41.8 | 85.1 | B |
| 302 | Marysville, OH | 28,423 (2023) | $370,749 (2026) | $89,104 (2022) | 24.5 min | Low | 23 | 100 | R+29.6 | 74.9 | C |
| 303 | Maryville, TN | 32,436 (2023) | $398,575 (2026) | $74,610 (2022) | 21.4 min | Low | 26 | 100 | R+47.7 | 73.5 | C |
| 304 | McHenry, IL | 28,251 (2023) | $318,613 (2026) | $83,651 (2022) | 32.3 min | Low | 27 | 105 | R+5.3 | 74.8 | C |
| 305 | Medina, OH | 25,889 (2023) | $386,383 (2026) | $74,820 (2022) | 25 min | Low | 30 | 96 | R+24.8 | 73.3 | C |
| 306 | Melrose, MA | 29,357 (2023) | $930,823 (2026) | $126,305 (2022) | 37.1 min | Low | 62 | 167 | D+39.5 | 67.3 | D+ |
| 307 | Menomonee Falls, WI | 39,700 (2023) | $445,764 (2026) | $96,986 (2022) | 20.8 min | Low | 27 | 110 | R+19.8 | 74.4 | C |
| 308 | Mentor, OH | 46,929 (2023) | $279,252 (2026) | $84,503 (2022) | 23 min | Low | 21 | 98 | R+14.3 | 79.3 | C+ |
| 309 | Meriden, CT | 60,111 (2023) | $328,476 (2026) | $63,671 (2022) | 23.4 min | Low | 40 | 107 | — | 75.4 | C |
| 310 | Mesquite, NV | 22,786 (2023) | $375,930 (2026) | $69,146 (2022) | 18.6 min | Low | — | 109 | D+2.6 | 71.9 | C- |
| 311 | Miami Beach, FL | 79,607 (2023) | $528,434 (2026) | $65,116 (2022) | 26.2 min | Low | 76 | 138 | R+11.4 | 72.3 | C- |
| 312 | Miami Lakes, FL | 31,238 (2023) | $654,424 (2026) | $90,339 (2022) | 33.2 min | Low | 35 | 136 | R+11.4 | 66.8 | D |
| 313 | Middleton, WI | 22,967 (2023) | $624,004 (2026) | $87,333 (2022) | 18.5 min | Low | 46 | 120 | D+51.7 | 72.2 | C- |
| 314 | Middletown, CT | 47,984 (2023) | $371,380 (2026) | $75,120 (2022) | 21.3 min | Low | 28 | 113 | — | 74.5 | C |
| 315 | Middletown, DE | 25,022 (2023) | $537,638 (2026) | $104,662 (2022) | 28.8 min | Low | 29 | 117 | D+32.6 | 70.8 | C- |
| 316 | Midland, MI | 42,663 (2023) | $259,992 (2026) | $71,809 (2022) | 21.1 min | Low | 30 | 94 | R+15.2 | 80.2 | B- |
| 317 | Midlothian, TX | 41,352 (2023) | $456,509 (2026) | $119,323 (2022) | 30.3 min | Low | 13 | 111 | R+31.1 | 72.3 | C- |
| 318 | Mill Creek, WA | 20,742 (2023) | $952,678 (2026) | $118,276 (2022) | 34.1 min | Low | 29 | 162 | D+19.0 | 64.6 | D |
| 319 | Millcreek, UT | 62,205 (2023) | $640,335 (2026) | $88,186 (2022) | 20 min | Low | 46 | 129 | D+10.2 | 71.5 | C- |
| 320 | Milton, GA | 41,383 (2023) | $956,345 (2026) | $142,845 (2022) | 29 min | Low | 12 | 145 | D+44.9 | 66 | D |
| 321 | Minnetonka, MN | 52,463 (2023) | $493,096 (2026) | $114,867 (2022) | 20.1 min | Low | — | 126 | D+42.6 | 72.3 | C- |
| 322 | Mint Hill, NC | 27,815 (2023) | $516,660 (2026) | $92,102 (2022) | 28.1 min | Low | 10 | 111 | D+32.9 | 68.7 | D+ |
| 323 | Mission Viejo, CA | 90,624 (2023) | $1,216,985 (2026) | $136,570 (2022) | 27.3 min | Low | 36 | 190 | D+2.6 | 66.1 | D |
| 324 | Missouri City, TX | 76,773 (2023) | $336,838 (2026) | $97,211 (2022) | 31.1 min | Low | 25 | 110 | D+1.6 | 75.6 | C |
| 325 | Mokena, IL | 19,759 (2023) | $461,660 (2026) | $122,235 (2022) | 31.7 min | Low | 23 | 118 | D+1.6 | 72.8 | C- |
| 326 | Monroeville, PA | 27,974 (2023) | $235,247 (2026) | $80,625 (2022) | 26.8 min | Low | 21 | 99 | D+20.3 | 81.1 | B- |
| 327 | Montgomery, IL | 21,955 (2023) | $336,140 (2026) | $105,240 (2022) | 33.7 min | Low | 15 | 109 | D+1.5 | 75 | C |
| 328 | Moorpark, CA | 35,543 (2023) | $941,775 (2026) | $143,218 (2022) | 27.5 min | Low | 35 | 176 | D+15.1 | 68.2 | D+ |
| 329 | Morrisville, NC | 31,703 (2023) | $478,096 (2026) | $114,075 (2022) | 21.4 min | Low | 27 | 121 | D+25.6 | 74.7 | C |
| 330 | Mount Pleasant, SC | 95,232 (2023) | $881,446 (2026) | $115,167 (2022) | 25.2 min | Low | 22 | 140 | D+5.7 | 67.1 | D+ |
| 331 | Mount Pleasant, WI | 27,727 (2023) | $350,442 (2026) | $83,827 (2022) | 20.9 min | Low | 20 | 101 | R+6.2 | 75.8 | C |
| 332 | Mount Prospect, IL | 54,298 (2023) | $455,313 (2026) | $100,526 (2022) | 28.3 min | Low | 87 | 119 | D+42.0 | 77.7 | C+ |
| 333 | Mountain Brook, AL | 21,737 (2023) | $1,068,731 (2026) | $167,007 (2022) | 17.5 min | Low | 21 | 161 | D+10.4 | 69.8 | D+ |
| 334 | Mukilteo, WA | 21,011 (2023) | $909,085 (2026) | $123,036 (2022) | 28.3 min | Low | 25 | 165 | D+19.0 | 66.3 | D |
| 335 | Mustang, OK | 23,270 (2023) | $280,356 (2026) | $84,162 (2022) | 27.2 min | Low | 23 | 97 | R+40.4 | 78.2 | C+ |
| 336 | Naples, FL | 19,704 (2023) | $547,092 (2026) | $135,657 (2022) | 22.2 min | Low | 35 | 202 | R+33.1 | 74.1 | C |
| 337 | New Berlin, WI | 40,260 (2023) | $461,638 (2026) | $94,769 (2022) | 22.3 min | Low | 19 | 112 | R+19.8 | 72.6 | C- |
| 338 | New Brighton, MN | 22,228 (2023) | $389,217 (2026) | $84,707 (2022) | 20.9 min | Low | 35 | 112 | D+43.3 | 75.6 | C |
| 339 | New Castle, PA | 21,413 (2023) | $153,221 (2026) | $39,948 (2022) | 20.9 min | Low | 44 | 79 | R+33.8 | 83.1 | B |
| 340 | New Lenox, IL | 28,047 (2023) | $459,277 (2026) | $129,797 (2022) | 32.8 min | Low | 24 | 116 | D+1.6 | 73.4 | C |
| 341 | New Rochelle, NY | 83,742 (2023) | $964,313 (2026) | $100,542 (2022) | 32.5 min | Low | 64 | 159 | D+26.3 | 67.2 | D+ |
| 342 | New Smyrna Beach, FL | 32,655 (2023) | $455,070 (2026) | $73,096 (2022) | 29.2 min | Low | 24 | 117 | R+21.8 | 69.3 | D+ |
| 343 | Nicholasville, KY | 32,425 (2023) | $328,028 (2026) | $61,832 (2022) | 24.8 min | Low | 27 | 93 | R+35.9 | 73.9 | C |
| 344 | Niles, IL | 29,513 (2023) | $422,795 (2026) | $75,783 (2022) | 28.2 min | Low | 65 | 115 | D+42.0 | 74.4 | C |
| 345 | Noblesville, IN | 73,916 (2023) | $397,372 (2026) | $99,458 (2022) | 27.6 min | Low | 15 | 104 | R+6.1 | 73.4 | C |
| 346 | North Aurora, IL | 19,022 (2023) | $409,737 (2026) | $104,547 (2022) | 29.6 min | Low | 21 | 113 | D+9.4 | 73.3 | C |
| 347 | North Liberty, IA | 21,345 (2023) | $314,763 (2026) | $100,197 (2022) | 23.8 min | Low | — | 104 | D+38.1 | 76.9 | C |
| 348 | North Ogden, UT | 22,233 (2023) | $531,389 (2026) | $101,766 (2022) | 24.9 min | Low | 19 | 114 | R+23.5 | 70.8 | C- |
| 349 | North Olmsted, OH | 31,538 (2023) | $282,082 (2026) | $81,768 (2022) | 24.6 min | Low | 28 | 95 | D+31.5 | 79 | C+ |
| 350 | North Port, FL | 88,934 (2023) | $303,116 (2026) | $78,815 (2022) | 29.9 min | Low | 7 | 110 | R+18.2 | 73.8 | 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 (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
301 Marion, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$140,425
Population
28,105
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
302 Marysville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,749
Population
28,423
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
303 Maryville, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$398,575
Population
32,436
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
304 McHenry, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$318,613
Population
28,251
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
305 Medina, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$386,383
Population
25,889
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
306 Melrose, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$930,823
Population
29,357
Crime
Low
Walk Score
62
307 Menomonee Falls, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,764
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
308 Mentor, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,252
Population
46,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
309 Meriden, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$328,476
Population
60,111
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
310 Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
311 Miami Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$528,434
Population
79,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
76
312 Miami Lakes, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$654,424
Population
31,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
313 Middleton, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$624,004
Population
22,967
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Middletown, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$371,380
Population
47,984
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
315 Middletown, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$537,638
Population
25,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
316 Midland, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$259,992
Population
42,663
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
317 Midlothian, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$456,509
Population
41,352
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
318 Mill Creek, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$952,678
Population
20,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
319 Millcreek, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$640,335
Population
62,205
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
320 Milton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$956,345
Population
41,383
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
321 Minnetonka, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$493,096
Population
52,463
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,867
322 Mint Hill, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$516,660
Population
27,815
Crime
Low
Walk Score
10
323 Mission Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,216,985
Population
90,624
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
324 Missouri City, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,838
Population
76,773
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
325 Mokena, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,660
Population
19,759
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
326 Monroeville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$235,247
Population
27,974
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
327 Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
328 Moorpark, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$941,775
Population
35,543
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
329 Morrisville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$478,096
Population
31,703
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
330 Mount Pleasant, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,446
Population
95,232
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
331 Mount Pleasant, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,442
Population
27,727
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
332 Mount Prospect, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$455,313
Population
54,298
Crime
Low
Walk Score
87
333 Mountain Brook, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,068,731
Population
21,737
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
334 Mukilteo, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,085
Population
21,011
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
Mustang, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$280,356
Population
23,270
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
336 Naples, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$547,092
Population
19,704
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
337 New Berlin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,638
Population
40,260
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
338 New Brighton, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$389,217
Population
22,228
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
339 New Castle, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,221
Population
21,413
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
340 New Lenox, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$459,277
Population
28,047
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
341 New Rochelle, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$964,313
Population
83,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
342 New Smyrna Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$455,070
Population
32,655
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
343 Nicholasville, KY
Small Kentucky city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,028
Population
32,425
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
344 Niles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$422,795
Population
29,513
Crime
Low
Walk Score
65
345 Noblesville, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,372
Population
73,916
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
346 North Aurora, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,737
Population
19,022
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
347 North Liberty, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$314,763
Population
21,345
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,197
348 North Ogden, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,389
Population
22,233
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
349 North Olmsted, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,082
Population
31,538
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
350 North Port, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$303,116
Population
88,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7