If you're looking for the home of your dreams, then you need to find the near-perfect location to settle down first. Plenty of bustling cities, small towns, and everything in between could fit the bill, but some stand out for many reasons, whether it's affordable expenses, engaging activities, or amazing weather.
Livability recently revealed its 2024 list of the Top 100 "Best Places to Live" in America. Analysts focused on small to mid-size cities with populations between 75,000 and 500,000 for these rankings. They also considered locations with a median home value of $500,000 or less. Economy, housing, cost of living, safety, transportation, amenities, and other factors were taken into account, as well.
Three popular Florida cities landed in the rankings! The highest-ranking one is Gainesville, a renowned college town full of museums, nearby nature getaways, and the state's largest and oldest university. Over 140,000 people live in this city, and the median home value is $213,704. The website also had more to say about Gainesville:
"Gainesville is a quintessential college town. A diverse, artistic culture, plenty of outdoor activities and affordable housing add to the vibrant lifestyle Gainesville residents have come to enjoy. The city is anchored by a robust economy that is full of opportunities for all and is known for its innovative spirit — Gatorade was created here!"
Tampa and Fort Lauderdale were also featured in the roundup.
Here are the Top 10 best places to live in America, according to Livability:
- Carmel, Indiana
- Cary, North Carolina
- Columbia, Maryland
- Fishers, Indiana
- Naperville, Illinois
- Broomfield, Colorado
- Overland Park, Kansas
- Sugar Land, Texas
- Frisco, Texas
- Troy, Michigan