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 9 of 40
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| # | City | Pop. | Home Value | Income | Commute | Crime | Walk | CoL | Lean | Score ▼ | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 401 | Royal Oak, MI | 57,452 (2023) | $337,493 (2026) | $92,799 (2022) | 24.7 min | Low | 57 | 106 | D+10.6 | 79.7 | C+ |
| 402 | Royse City, TX | 24,138 (2023) | $312,413 (2026) | $114,917 (2022) | 33.6 min | Low | — | 108 | R+40.9 | 76.1 | C |
| 403 | Rutherford, NJ | 18,852 (2023) | $767,911 (2026) | $128,576 (2022) | 33.5 min | Low | 67 | 146 | D+3.4 | 70.7 | C- |
| 404 | Sachse, TX | 32,294 (2023) | $433,539 (2026) | $127,888 (2022) | 30.5 min | Low | 18 | 114 | D+22.2 | 74.2 | C |
| 405 | Saco, ME | 20,960 (2023) | $531,575 (2026) | $81,326 (2022) | 24.4 min | Low | 24 | 116 | D+10.5 | 69.7 | D+ |
| 406 | Sahuarita, AZ | 36,356 (2023) | $352,075 (2026) | $97,133 (2022) | 29.8 min | Low | 8 | 112 | D+15.2 | 73.6 | C |
| 407 | San Luis, AZ | 37,966 (2023) | $237,608 (2026) | $46,747 (2022) | 29.6 min | Low | 20 | 92 | R+20.4 | 74.8 | C |
| 408 | San Ramon, CA | 84,929 (2023) | $1,483,516 (2026) | $190,829 (2022) | 36.1 min | Low | 24 | 220 | D+38.0 | 62.6 | D- |
| 409 | Sandy Springs, GA | 105,793 (2023) | $699,826 (2026) | $93,303 (2022) | 26.5 min | Low | 27 | 137 | D+44.9 | 67.6 | D+ |
| 410 | Sandy, UT | 91,943 (2023) | $667,692 (2026) | $108,165 (2022) | 23.4 min | Low | 35 | 129 | D+10.2 | 70.7 | C- |
| 411 | Saratoga, CA | 29,607 (2023) | $4,038,070 (2026) | $237,730 (2022) | 28.3 min | Low | 28 | — | D+40.0 | 65 | D |
| 412 | Saratoga Springs, UT | 52,532 (2023) | $558,519 (2026) | $117,005 (2022) | 28.4 min | Low | 7 | 129 | R+39.8 | 69.3 | D+ |
| 413 | Sartell, MN | 19,726 (2023) | $339,958 (2026) | $74,177 (2022) | 23.1 min | Low | — | 105 | R+26.8 | 72.7 | C- |
| 414 | Savage, MN | 32,999 (2023) | $432,260 (2026) | $123,069 (2022) | 27.2 min | Low | 22 | 119 | R+8.5 | 75 | C |
| 415 | Schaumburg, IL | 75,750 (2023) | $364,930 (2026) | $92,818 (2022) | 28.1 min | Low | 43 | 114 | D+42.0 | 76.1 | C |
| 416 | Schererville, IN | 29,657 (2023) | $362,501 (2026) | $79,662 (2022) | 31.2 min | Low | 23 | 104 | D+5.6 | 72.3 | C- |
| 417 | Scottsdale, AZ | 265,356 (2024) | $854,394 (2026) | $98,721 (2023) | 24.2 min | Low | 37 | 124 | R+3.5 | 68.2 | D+ |
| 418 | Seagoville, TX | 19,643 (2023) | $272,144 (2026) | $65,300 (2022) | 37.6 min | Low | — | 97 | D+22.2 | 71.2 | C- |
| 419 | Shaker Heights, OH | 28,541 (2023) | $356,977 (2026) | $96,494 (2022) | 23.6 min | Low | 45 | 104 | D+31.5 | 78.4 | C+ |
| 420 | Shakopee, MN | 47,158 (2023) | $409,969 (2026) | $103,924 (2022) | 23 min | Low | 29 | 113 | R+8.5 | 75.7 | C |
| 421 | Sheridan, WY | 19,543 (2023) | $438,622 (2026) | $57,667 (2022) | 12 min | Low | 30 | 105 | R+50.1 | 73.6 | C |
| 422 | Sherwood, OR | 19,957 (2023) | $629,598 (2026) | $109,770 (2022) | 24.5 min | Low | 38 | 137 | D+34.0 | 71.2 | C- |
| 423 | Shoreview, MN | 26,374 (2023) | $420,432 (2026) | $106,153 (2022) | 23.5 min | Low | 17 | 115 | D+43.3 | 74.4 | C |
| 424 | Simi Valley, CA | 125,113 (2023) | $841,774 (2026) | $112,144 (2022) | 28.4 min | Low | 39 | 176 | D+15.1 | 67.3 | D+ |
| 425 | Socorro, TX | 38,238 (2023) | $209,849 (2026) | $47,649 (2022) | 27.1 min | Low | 20 | 87 | D+15.1 | 77.9 | C+ |
| 426 | Solon, OH | 23,702 (2023) | $470,327 (2026) | $128,470 (2022) | 24.7 min | Low | 12 | 114 | D+31.5 | 74.1 | C |
| 427 | South Jordan, UT | 84,528 (2023) | $664,658 (2026) | $119,822 (2022) | 24.4 min | Low | 26 | 136 | D+10.2 | 70.3 | C- |
| 428 | South Plainfield, NJ | 24,131 (2023) | $598,263 (2026) | $123,417 (2022) | 27.9 min | Low | 43 | 134 | D+8.0 | 72.3 | C- |
| 429 | South Portland, ME | 26,840 (2023) | $532,834 (2026) | $82,489 (2022) | 18.5 min | Low | 44 | 118 | D+36.3 | 73.1 | C |
| 430 | Spanish Fork, UT | 45,557 (2023) | $520,115 (2026) | $93,989 (2022) | 20.2 min | Low | 30 | 118 | R+39.8 | 72.6 | C- |
| 431 | St. Charles, IL | 32,654 (2023) | $482,151 (2026) | $110,346 (2022) | 28.4 min | Low | 37 | 118 | D+9.4 | 73.3 | C |
| 432 | St. Charles, MO | 71,800 (2023) | $350,422 (2026) | $83,589 (2022) | 21.8 min | Low | 33 | 101 | R+17.0 | 76.7 | C |
| 433 | Starkville, MS | 25,444 (2023) | $288,152 (2026) | $36,076 (2022) | 18.2 min | Low | 29 | 95 | Even | 74.2 | C |
| 434 | Staunton, VA | 25,915 (2023) | $319,190 (2026) | $59,731 (2022) | 22.1 min | Low | 35 | 101 | D+13.4 | 75.3 | C |
| 435 | Stillwater, MN | 19,240 (2023) | $460,053 (2026) | $107,986 (2022) | 21.6 min | Low | 36 | 115 | D+8.9 | 75.5 | C |
| 436 | Stow, OH | 33,957 (2023) | $292,715 (2026) | $89,805 (2022) | 25.4 min | Low | 22 | 100 | D+7.0 | 78.5 | C+ |
| 437 | Streamwood, IL | 37,780 (2023) | $336,661 (2026) | $94,951 (2022) | 29.3 min | Low | 36 | 110 | D+42.0 | 76.8 | C |
| 438 | Strongsville, OH | 45,511 (2023) | $369,344 (2026) | $101,176 (2022) | 27 min | Low | 20 | 103 | D+31.5 | 75.3 | C |
| 439 | Sugar Land, TX | 108,515 (2023) | $449,277 (2026) | $132,247 (2022) | 30 min | Low | 28 | 125 | D+1.6 | 75 | C |
| 440 | Summit, NJ | 22,344 (2023) | $1,433,872 (2026) | $176,702 (2022) | 33.9 min | Low | 47 | 189 | D+24.2 | 65.6 | D |
| 441 | Sunny Isles Beach, FL | 21,885 (2023) | $652,429 (2026) | $57,145 (2022) | 34.2 min | Low | 60 | 130 | R+11.4 | 66.6 | D |
| 442 | Sunnyvale, CA | 155,805 (2024) | $2,050,814 (2026) | $168,924 (2023) | 25.6 min | Low | 54 | 205 | D+40.0 | 66.4 | D |
| 443 | Surprise, AZ | 158,285 (2023) | $419,342 (2026) | $87,756 (2022) | 30.5 min | Low | 21 | 115 | R+3.5 | 71 | C- |
| 444 | Suwanee, GA | 22,913 (2023) | $602,592 (2026) | $100,780 (2022) | 31.4 min | Low | — | 123 | D+16.5 | 65.9 | D |
| 445 | Sweetwater, FL | 20,352 (2023) | $448,534 (2026) | $53,159 (2022) | 27.9 min | Low | — | 107 | R+11.4 | 65.9 | D |
| 446 | Sylvania, OH | 19,035 (2023) | $328,427 (2026) | $86,048 (2022) | 23.4 min | Low | 27 | 95 | D+12.6 | 77.1 | C+ |
| 447 | Tavares, FL | 21,061 (2023) | $311,089 (2026) | $54,271 (2022) | 26.4 min | Low | — | 99 | R+24.7 | 70.7 | C- |
| 448 | Thousand Oaks, CA | 123,463 (2023) | $1,047,273 (2026) | $125,399 (2022) | 25.1 min | Low | 33 | 190 | D+15.1 | 66.7 | D |
| 449 | Tinley Park, IL | 53,886 (2023) | $337,788 (2026) | $99,628 (2022) | 34.4 min | Low | 35 | 110 | D+42.0 | 75.8 | C |
| 450 | Torrington, CT | 35,550 (2023) | $303,023 (2026) | $66,616 (2022) | 26.8 min | Low | 36 | 102 | — | 75.8 | 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 (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
401 Royal Oak, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,493
Population
57,452
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
402 Royse City, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,413
Population
24,138
Crime
Low
Median Income
$114,917
403 Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
404 Sachse, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$433,539
Population
32,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
405 Saco, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,575
Population
20,960
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
406 Sahuarita, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$352,075
Population
36,356
Crime
Low
Walk Score
8
407 San Luis, AZ
Small Arizona city with local appeal
Median Home
$237,608
Population
37,966
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
408 San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
409 Sandy Springs, GA
Mid-size Georgia city with community character
Median Home
$699,826
Population
105,793
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
410 Sandy, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$667,692
Population
91,943
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
411 Saratoga, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,038,070
Population
29,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
412 Saratoga Springs, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$558,519
Population
52,532
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
413 Sartell, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$339,958
Population
19,726
Crime
Low
Median Income
$74,177
414 Savage, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$432,260
Population
32,999
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
415 Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
416 Schererville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$362,501
Population
29,657
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
417 Scottsdale, AZ
Desert luxury and Southwestern style
Median Home
$854,394
Population
265,356
Crime
Low
Schools
A-
Seagoville, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$272,144
Population
19,643
Crime
Low
Median Income
$65,300
419 Shaker Heights, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,977
Population
28,541
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
420 Shakopee, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,969
Population
47,158
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
421 Sheridan, WY
Small Wyoming city with local appeal
Median Home
$438,622
Population
19,543
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
422 Sherwood, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$629,598
Population
19,957
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
423 Shoreview, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$420,432
Population
26,374
Crime
Low
Walk Score
17
424 Simi Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$841,774
Population
125,113
Crime
Low
Walk Score
39
425 Socorro, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$209,849
Population
38,238
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
426 Solon, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,327
Population
23,702
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
427 South Jordan, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$664,658
Population
84,528
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
428 South Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$598,263
Population
24,131
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
429 South Portland, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$532,834
Population
26,840
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
430 Spanish Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,115
Population
45,557
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
431 St. Charles, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$482,151
Population
32,654
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
432 St. Charles, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$350,422
Population
71,800
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
433 Starkville, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$288,152
Population
25,444
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
434 Staunton, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$319,190
Population
25,915
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
435 Stillwater, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,053
Population
19,240
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
436 Stow, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$292,715
Population
33,957
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Streamwood, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,661
Population
37,780
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
438 Strongsville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,344
Population
45,511
Crime
Low
Walk Score
20
439 Sugar Land, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$449,277
Population
108,515
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
440 Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
441 Sunny Isles Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$652,429
Population
21,885
Crime
Low
Walk Score
60
442 Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
443 Surprise, AZ
Mid-size Arizona city with community character
Median Home
$419,342
Population
158,285
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
444 Suwanee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$602,592
Population
22,913
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,780
Sweetwater, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$448,534
Population
20,352
Crime
Low
Median Income
$53,159
446 Sylvania, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$328,427
Population
19,035
Crime
Low
Walk Score
27
447 Tavares, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$311,089
Population
21,061
Crime
Low
Median Income
$54,271
448 Thousand Oaks, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,047,273
Population
123,463
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
449 Tinley Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,788
Population
53,886
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
450 Torrington, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,023
Population
35,550
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36