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City in Massachusetts
Current Resident: I love it here! Cambridge, MA is the Mecca of Biotechnology, which is what I want to continue in my Professional Career, but also in Graduate School. It is very safe, diverse, The Top Two Universities in the World are here, the salary is high, specially for those who work in Tech and Biotech meaning that you can easily have a great quality of life. Lastly, I highly recommend those who are ambitious and career driven to move here, if you can make it here, you can make it ANYWHERE!... Read 127 reviews
Population 116,892
#1 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in Massachusetts,
127 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love it here! Cambridge, MA is the Mecca of Biotechnology, which is what I want to continue in my Professional Career, but also in Graduate School. It is very safe, diverse, The Top Two....
I love it here! Cambridge, MA is the Mecca of Biotechnology, which is what I want to continue in my Professional Career, but also in Graduate School. It is very safe, diverse, The Top Two....
Read 127 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Population: 116,892,
City in Virginia
Current Resident: I've lived in Arlington all my life, I went to elementary, middle, and high school here. I love that Arlington is a very safe neighborhood statewide. I've traveled to many other counties and cities in the US, nothing beats it. I'd most likely raise my children in Arlington, VA. Being 15 minutes from the nation's capital and 20 minutes from Maryland is a flex lol! The only downside is that Arlington is solely but surely kicking out minorities by gentrifying all of South Arlington (where I grew up and where my parents own a condo).... Read 258 reviews
Population 235,764
#2 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in Virginia,
258 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I've lived in Arlington all my life, I went to elementary, middle, and high school here. I love that Arlington is a very safe neighborhood statewide. I've traveled to many other counties and cities...The only downside is that Arlington is solely but surely kicking out minorities by gentrifying all of South Arlington (where I grew up and where my parents own a condo)..
I've lived in Arlington all my life, I went to elementary, middle, and high school here. I love that Arlington is a very safe neighborhood statewide. I've traveled to many other counties and cities...The only downside is that Arlington is solely but surely kicking out minorities by gentrifying all of South Arlington (where I grew up and where my parents own a condo)..
Read 258 reviews.
Population: 235,764,
City in Texas
Current Resident: I always tell people The Woodlands is not an exciting place to live, but it is a nice place to live. When people from the greater Houston area hear "The Woodlands," they think of The Woodlands Mall. This is the most popular part of town, and it is conveniently located close to the freeway. The adjacent Market Street is an upscale shopping center that looks prettiest at night. Newcomers always point out the excess greenery and ask how we locals can find anything, but I have no problem with all the trees because the town is so well-organized. There are several zoning laws that ensure business and residential areas are clearly separated. There are plenty of franchise restaurants along the town's major streets. There are local churches and well-maintained parks hidden in every neighborhood. A common complaint is that residential streets do not have sidewalks. My least favorite part about TW is that it is a comedy desert. The closest comedy club is a 35-minute drive from the edge of town.... Read 497 reviews
Population 115,716
#3 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in Texas,
497 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I always tell people The Woodlands is not an exciting place to live, but it is a nice place to live.When people from the greater Houston area hear "The Woodlands," they think of The Woodlands Mall. This is the most popular part of town, and it is conveniently located close to the freeway. The...Newcomers always point out the excess greenery and ask how we locals can find anything, but I have no problem with all the trees because the town is so well-organized. There are several zoning laws...There are local churches and well-maintained parks hidden in every neighborhood.A common complaint is that residential streets do not have sidewalks. My least favorite part about TW is that it is a comedy desert. The closest comedy club is a 35-minute drive from the edge of town..
I always tell people The Woodlands is not an exciting place to live, but it is a nice place to live.When people from the greater Houston area hear "The Woodlands," they think of The Woodlands Mall. This is the most popular part of town, and it is conveniently located close to the freeway. The...Newcomers always point out the excess greenery and ask how we locals can find anything, but I have no problem with all the trees because the town is so well-organized. There are several zoning laws...There are local churches and well-maintained parks hidden in every neighborhood.A common complaint is that residential streets do not have sidewalks. My least favorite part about TW is that it is a comedy desert. The closest comedy club is a 35-minute drive from the edge of town..
Read 497 reviews.
Population: 115,716,
Washington, DC•
Private School•
PK, K-12
Parent: Sidwell has provided my children with an exceptional academic experience emphasizing critical thinking and problem solving, writing and communications, and quantitative reasoning. The workload has been substantial at times, but always enriching and interesting (i.e., rarely if ever busywork) and will fully prepare students for the rigors they'll experience in college and beyond. Moreover, Sidwell has done a great job of developing my children as well informed, highly engaged, and socially conscious citizens. Strongly recommend!... Read 71 reviews
Students 1,145
Student-teacher ratio 8:1
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
WASHINGTON, DC,
PK, K-12,
71 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Sidwell has provided my children with an exceptional academic experience emphasizing critical thinking and problem solving, writing and communications, and quantitative reasoning. The workload has....
Sidwell has provided my children with an exceptional academic experience emphasizing critical thinking and problem solving, writing and communications, and quantitative reasoning. The workload has....
Read 71 reviews.
Students: 1,145,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
City in Illinois
Current Resident: Naperville provides the fundamentals of living a healthy and happy lifestyle. Through its education system and opportunities to be a part of a community, any resident may treasure their time in one of the greatest US suburbs. My education has been enhanced by the elite school system which provides students with access to resources specific to their topics of interest. District 204 has helped me blossom into the person I am today. The schools in Naperville prepare students for real-life situations and overall success at a higher educational level. Outside of school, Naperville's many parks and the modern downtown area are appealing to explore Naperville's many small businesses and exciting activities. Often, my father and I take a long stroll along the riverwalk and stop for breakfast at Egg Harbor Cafe. We usually bump into neighbors and running groups, always seeing a friendly face. Naperville is the best city to be in to balance a lifestyle between work, leisure, and fitness.... Read 678 reviews
Population 149,013
#4 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in Illinois,
678 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Naperville provides the fundamentals of living a healthy and happy lifestyle. Through its education system and opportunities to be a part of a community, any resident may treasure their time in one...My education has been enhanced by the elite school system which provides students with access to resources specific to their topics of interest. District 204 has helped me blossom into the person I...Outside of school, Naperville's many parks and the modern downtown area are appealing to explore Naperville's many small businesses and exciting activities. Often, my father and I take a long stroll....
Naperville provides the fundamentals of living a healthy and happy lifestyle. Through its education system and opportunities to be a part of a community, any resident may treasure their time in one...My education has been enhanced by the elite school system which provides students with access to resources specific to their topics of interest. District 204 has helped me blossom into the person I...Outside of school, Naperville's many parks and the modern downtown area are appealing to explore Naperville's many small businesses and exciting activities. Often, my father and I take a long stroll....
Read 678 reviews.
Population: 149,013,
City in Maryland
Current Resident: THE BEST PLACE TO LIFE. As a senior in high school I have never wished to live anywhere else. The ability to walk where ever I please is amazing! The small community allows me to bond with my neighbors and grow life long friendships. The schools in the area never fail to amaze me because of the strong community bond. The schools are always finding new ways to keep the community and students involved. Even from kindergarten to seniors in high school are always connected in community service with one another. Growing up in Columbia the convenience has allowed me to grow my individuality. I was able to walk to my friends house or even just to Dunkin to hang out. This gave me a sense of self awareness, individuality, responsibilty, and freedom to grow.... Read 402 reviews
Population 105,086
#5 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in Maryland,
402 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says THE BEST PLACE TO LIFE. As a senior in high school I have never wished to live anywhere else. The ability to walk where ever I please is amazing! The small community allows me to bond with my....
THE BEST PLACE TO LIFE. As a senior in high school I have never wished to live anywhere else. The ability to walk where ever I please is amazing! The small community allows me to bond with my....
Read 402 reviews.
Population: 105,086,
City in California
Works Here: First of Berkeley Ca is a very diverse place. It is a place where you can feel free and express yourself without the fear of being judged. The neighborhoods are beautiful and are surrounded with big beautiful green tress. It has a great variety of public schools and we have UC Berkeley in our own back yard! There is always great food around along with friendly people. The great thing about Berkeley its young and welcoming atmosphere. The one thing I would change about it would be the gentrification that is happening. Gentrification takes away a lot of the historical value Berkeley has to offer.... Read 198 reviews
Population 119,607
#6 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in California,
198 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Works Here says First of Berkeley Ca is a very diverse place. It is a place where you can feel free and express yourself without the fear of being judged. The neighborhoods are beautiful and are surrounded with big....
First of Berkeley Ca is a very diverse place. It is a place where you can feel free and express yourself without the fear of being judged. The neighborhoods are beautiful and are surrounded with big....
Read 198 reviews.
Population: 119,607,
Nearby Resident: I love Irvine! I went to UCI for my bachelors degree and it was a beautiful area. There are many activities to do beyond campus life. My friends and I would ride our bikes in the park and then get food from the University Town center. Irvine became a second home for my friends and I. We would study all day and night in the library and then we would go to the movies in the town center. On the weekend, when we did not have much studying to do, we would go to university town center to interact with other college students. Irvine is not only a great place to raise a family, it is also one of the safest neighborhoods around the area. Additionally, because Irvine is a college town there are many job opportunities If I could, I would live in Irvine to pursue my future buying a house and raising children. To add the cost of living in Irvine is high and over the years has gone up; however, I believe that the cost of living is worth the amazing lifestyle one with achieve by living in Irvine.... Read 572 reviews
Population 297,868
#7 Best Cities to Live in America.
572 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Nearby Resident says I love Irvine! I went to UCI for my bachelors degree and it was a beautiful area. There are many activities to do beyond campus life. My friends and I would ride our bikes in the park and then get....
I love Irvine! I went to UCI for my bachelors degree and it was a beautiful area. There are many activities to do beyond campus life. My friends and I would ride our bikes in the park and then get....
Read 572 reviews.
Population: 297,868,
City in Michigan
Former Resident: Truly a magical place! A2 exists in its own world and operates drastically different from anywhere outside the city line. As the most educated city in America, A2 is full of sharp and highly intelligent people. These people tend to be very eccentric, youthful, and sometimes prickly or rude, regardless of age. It's a city of the forever young! Very walkable and dense in the urban center and stunningly beautiful everywhere you go. World-class dining, an incredibly diverse population, and a strong sense of community and optimism. Most of the population is incredibly wealthy which in turn makes living costs incredibly expensive for everyone else. However, living here is worth the price tag for the experience. Pro tip living here: take little trips into the real world (outside city lines) to give yourself a mental break sometimes. A2 is such a highly academic environment (even if you're not in school) it can sometimes be draining and feel like you're trapped in a bubble.... Read 565 reviews
Population 122,731
#8 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in Michigan,
565 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says Truly a magical place! A2 exists in its own world and operates drastically different from anywhere outside the city line. As the most educated city in America, A2 is full of sharp and highly...Pro tip living here: take little trips into the real world (outside city lines) to give yourself a mental break sometimes. A2 is such a highly academic environment (even if you're not in school) it....
Truly a magical place! A2 exists in its own world and operates drastically different from anywhere outside the city line. As the most educated city in America, A2 is full of sharp and highly...Pro tip living here: take little trips into the real world (outside city lines) to give yourself a mental break sometimes. A2 is such a highly academic environment (even if you're not in school) it....
Read 565 reviews.
Population: 122,731,
City in Kansas
Former Resident: My family and I lived in a townhouse in Overland Park for three years. It was a great area! Lots to do - shopping, theatres, dinning, parks, bowling, IFly, etc. Great libraries. Appreciated the diversity of the area as we are a mixed race family - didn't experience any racism here. Lots of employers in this area with decent wages. A variety of housing costs - definitely getting more expensive but you still get a pretty good bang for your buck with basements adding to overall floorspace. The roads and parking lots are spacious so I didn't experience too much driving anxiety. The Overland Park school system is nice but they put a lot of pressure on fundraising. Don't miss their annual Carnival - So fun! Watching the news is concerning due to lots of crime in the Kansas City area - we lived in the safer side of town but the lower income areas have a problem with thefts. When choosing where to rent/buy - definitely speak with a local.... Read 454 reviews
Population 195,249
#9 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in Kansas,
454 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says My family and I lived in a townhouse in Overland Park for three years. It was a great area! Lots to do - shopping, theatres, dinning, parks, bowling, IFly, etc. Great libraries. Appreciated the....
My family and I lived in a townhouse in Overland Park for three years. It was a great area! Lots to do - shopping, theatres, dinning, parks, bowling, IFly, etc. Great libraries. Appreciated the....
Read 454 reviews.
Population: 195,249,
City in Washington
Current Resident: Bellevue is a wonderfully safe city with well funded private schools that offer academic rigor. It is a very racially diverse city and is home to major companies such as Microsoft which offer many job opportunities. It has a very active city life during the day and has many restaurants with diverse menus, as well as large shopping malls. The city offers Metro transportation buses that are completely electric fueled, however buses are very often subject to late arrivals. Despite its good qualities, Bellevue is a very expensive city to live in with the average house costing 1.5 million. Goods and services are also very overpriced, and have risen sharply due to inflation.... Read 183 reviews
Population 149,365
#10 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in Washington,
183 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Bellevue is a wonderfully safe city with well funded private schools that offer academic rigor. It is a very racially diverse city and is home to major companies such as Microsoft which offer many....
Bellevue is a wonderfully safe city with well funded private schools that offer academic rigor. It is a very racially diverse city and is home to major companies such as Microsoft which offer many....
Read 183 reviews.
Population: 149,365,
Current Resident: Moving from a smaller town in the midwest, to Plano, Texas has been one of the best decisions that I've made so far. The people here in Plano are so diverse, and so hospitable! I've encountered so many people in public who have been so warm and welcoming; it's honestly a culture shock. I would also say that, overall, the city of Plano is fairly clean and safe. In the previous town that I lived in, potholes were rampant, and the roads needed servicing. As mind-boggling as this may sound, I have not encountered a pothole yet (my car thanks me)! Living in Texas has been quite the joy, and there's an abundance of amazing towns and cities; however, Plano has it's own je ne sais quoi that makes it stand out. Plano truly is a city for everyone!... Read 928 reviews
Population 282,181
#11 Best Cities to Live in America.
928 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Moving from a smaller town in the midwest, to Plano, Texas has been one of the best decisions that I've made so far. The people here in Plano are so diverse, and so hospitable! I've encountered so....
Moving from a smaller town in the midwest, to Plano, Texas has been one of the best decisions that I've made so far. The people here in Plano are so diverse, and so hospitable! I've encountered so....
Read 928 reviews.
Population: 282,181,
Current Resident: Richardson is a very nice city to live in, especially for me who goes to Richardson High School which is just a 10 min walk away from my house. The neighborhood is beautiful and I rarely hear of anything bad happening here. Cottonwood park and the market square have so many different kinds of shops, locally owned and corporate, and it allows for a farmer's market to be held every Saturday morning where people can come together and sell their personal goods. I haven't even mentioned downtown where it's not as crowded as big city downtowns like Dallas and there are even more local storefronts with amazing service. Richardson is an amazing place to stay, I can guarantee it.... Read 328 reviews
Population 115,904
#12 Best Cities to Live in America.
328 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Richardson is a very nice city to live in, especially for me who goes to Richardson High School which is just a 10 min walk away from my house. The neighborhood is beautiful and I rarely hear of....
Richardson is a very nice city to live in, especially for me who goes to Richardson High School which is just a 10 min walk away from my house. The neighborhood is beautiful and I rarely hear of....
Read 328 reviews.
Population: 115,904,
Current Resident: Lived in this city most my life, almost 40 years. Due to the tech industry it’s ungodly expensive now. However, it’s a fun city, beautiful, so much to do. Lots of sports, art, cinema, and nearby nature and winter sports. It’s very progressive so if that’s you you’ll fit in. The homeless issue is bad, but hardly homeless everywhere. Mostly downtown and in Ballard both historically seedy locations. Residential areas are safe and I see kids riding their bikes, playing ball and walking home from school when driving around the residential areas. The biggest problem in Seattle is the traffic. Since it’s the employment hub of the area people from all over come to work. The cities population during the day is around 700k but during the weekdays it gets over 2 million people in the city limits to work and shop! Be warned the traffic is terrible at certain times. And due to the geography it’s almost impossible to build alternative routes and transportation. Great place to find work though.... Read 1,019 reviews
Population 726,054
#13 Best Cities to Live in America.
1019 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Lived in this city most my life, almost 40 years. Due to the tech industry it’s ungodly expensive now. However, it’s a fun city, beautiful, so much to do. Lots of sports, art, cinema, and nearby....
Lived in this city most my life, almost 40 years. Due to the tech industry it’s ungodly expensive now. However, it’s a fun city, beautiful, so much to do. Lots of sports, art, cinema, and nearby....
Read 1019 reviews.
Population: 726,054,
Current Resident: It has many great neighborhoods, schools, and it's quite safe! There's great access to food, grocery stores, and anything else you need in daily life. It definitely could use some more off-leash dog areas however.... Read 269 reviews
Population 155,550
#14 Best Cities to Live in America.
269 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says It has many great neighborhoods, schools, and it's quite safe! There's great access to food, grocery stores, and anything else you need in daily life. It definitely could use some more off-leash dog....
It has many great neighborhoods, schools, and it's quite safe! There's great access to food, grocery stores, and anything else you need in daily life. It definitely could use some more off-leash dog....
Read 269 reviews.
Population: 155,550,
Former Resident: LOVE this place, but definitely not a perfect city for everybody. Everything here is crazy expensive! Housing here is practically unaffordable for people who aren't very wealthy, which is why most people prefer to rent. Serious homeless problem, some streets are completely filled with homeless people and are insanely filthy. The homeless here tend to be very aggressive and dangerous here, too. Crime is really bad in some areas. Smash & grabs are common. The city itself is amazingly beautiful! Seriously one of the most beautiful cities I've ever seen. The architecture is pristine and unique, and the views are just breathtaking. SO much stuff to do! This city never sleeps. Lots of world-famous restaurants and also plenty of affordable eateries with great food. Ample job opportunities especially in tech and healthcare. Salaries are generally very high, as is the minimum wage. This city is amazing but for some people the cons outweigh the pros, it just depends on you!... Read 971 reviews
Population 865,933
#15 Best Cities to Live in America.
971 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Former Resident says LOVE this place, but definitely not a perfect city for everybody. Everything here is crazy expensive! Housing here is practically unaffordable for people who aren't very wealthy, which is why most....
LOVE this place, but definitely not a perfect city for everybody. Everything here is crazy expensive! Housing here is practically unaffordable for people who aren't very wealthy, which is why most....
Read 971 reviews.
Population: 865,933,
Current Resident: I am in love with Santa Clara, it's culturally diverse. Hospitals are close and roads are close to freeways. The stores are walking distance. Santa clara electric system is separate from PG&E, making prices cheaper. Water is included in rent. The areas to rent are pet inclusive allowing for people to be with loved ones and having understanding neighbors. There's always a good location to dine in or to even have drinks. Public school systems have pretty well maintained fields and have alot of opportunities. Real estate is expensive however for living costs. Renting is more affordable. Jobs are available and competitive.... Read 206 reviews
Population 127,922
#16 Best Cities to Live in America.
206 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I am in love with Santa Clara, it's culturally diverse. Hospitals are close and roads are close to freeways. The stores are walking distance. Santa clara electric system is separate from PG&E, making....
I am in love with Santa Clara, it's culturally diverse. Hospitals are close and roads are close to freeways. The stores are walking distance. Santa clara electric system is separate from PG&E, making....
Read 206 reviews.
Population: 127,922,
City in Wisconsin
Current Resident: Madison is a wonderful city with a lot to offer! It feels very safe, has a fairly reasonable affordability (especially compared to places on the coast), and has great amenities (extensive bike path system, metro transit). The only downside for me is that the food is not as good as everyone thinks. Coming from the east coast where seafood is actually fresh and incredible cuisine is abundant, the food scene here is a bit of a step down.... Read 755 reviews
Population 265,447
#17 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in Wisconsin,
755 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Madison is a wonderful city with a lot to offer! It feels very safe, has a fairly reasonable affordability (especially compared to places on the coast), and has great amenities (extensive bike path....
Madison is a wonderful city with a lot to offer! It feels very safe, has a fairly reasonable affordability (especially compared to places on the coast), and has great amenities (extensive bike path....
Read 755 reviews.
Population: 265,447,
City in Georgia
Current Resident: I love living in Sandy Springs. Sandy Springs is extremely family-friendly and safe. With amazing restaurants, Sandy Springs is the perfect place for a date night and it is super easy to find a reliable babysitter around! My favorite part of Sandy Springs is the City Hall and its surrounding park. City Springs is very clean, pleasant, and has everything you could need for a night out or a productive morning.... Read 214 reviews
Population 106,605
#18 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in Georgia,
214 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love living in Sandy Springs. Sandy Springs is extremely family-friendly and safe. With amazing restaurants, Sandy Springs is the perfect place for a date night and it is super easy to find a....
I love living in Sandy Springs. Sandy Springs is extremely family-friendly and safe. With amazing restaurants, Sandy Springs is the perfect place for a date night and it is super easy to find a....
Read 214 reviews.
Population: 106,605,
City in North Carolina
Current Resident: I love living here! If you get an apartment/home at a convenient location, you can have a gym, grocery store, a wide selection of restaurants, and anything you need within a 5-10 minute drive. I've lived in Knightdale all my life, but my new apartment in Raleigh is amazing. The one thing I dislike that may just be applicable to every city, but there are always plentiful potholes and it is frustrating to navigate around.... Read 1,312 reviews
Population 462,219
#19 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in North Carolina,
1312 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I love living here! If you get an apartment/home at a convenient location, you can have a gym, grocery store, a wide selection of restaurants, and anything you need within a 5-10 minute drive. I've....
I love living here! If you get an apartment/home at a convenient location, you can have a gym, grocery store, a wide selection of restaurants, and anything you need within a 5-10 minute drive. I've....
Read 1312 reviews.
Population: 462,219,
Current Resident: Great neighborhood and very diverse! Great restaurants as well. There are some road and bridge repairs at the moment that make traffic a bit heavier at times, but once completed should get back to normal. A great private school to mention is Queen of Apostles Catholic School, which really reflects their motto “Faith, excellence & joy”.... Read 401 reviews
Population 158,185
#20 Best Cities to Live in America.
401 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Great neighborhood and very diverse! Great restaurants as well. There are some road and bridge repairs at the moment that make traffic a bit heavier at times, but once completed should get back to....
Great neighborhood and very diverse! Great restaurants as well. There are some road and bridge repairs at the moment that make traffic a bit heavier at times, but once completed should get back to....
Read 401 reviews.
Population: 158,185,
City in Colorado
Current Resident: Boulder is a clean location with an inspiring dedication to environmental care and wellness. It has made countless commitments to altering every-day functions for the sake of combatting climate change, and the city as a whole has become a leader and model for green urban living. It attracts a lot of athletic-driven people, specifically because of its highly-accessible mountains (with hiking, skiing, etc.) and has a general theme of athletic and wellness (you'll often see people jogging, biking to work, or doing other related sports). However, there is low diversity (Boulder is well known for its "Boulder bubble" and lack of exposure to diversity) and the general demographic caters to more wealthy people (housing here is expensive). It also has an issue with the fair and equal treatment of unhoused persons, and lacks a commitment to helping these people. Despite the diversity/homeless problem, Boulder is very liberal/democratic and is a safe area for LGBTQ+ youth and BIPOC.... Read 340 reviews
Population 104,930
#21 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in Colorado,
340 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Boulder is a clean location with an inspiring dedication to environmental care and wellness. It has made countless commitments to altering every-day functions for the sake of combatting climate....
Boulder is a clean location with an inspiring dedication to environmental care and wellness. It has made countless commitments to altering every-day functions for the sake of combatting climate....
Read 340 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Population: 104,930,
Current Resident: I believe the city of Torrance is a diverse and safe city in Southern California! The Torrance unified school district is one of the best districts, and also has the best hospitals in the area. A very family friendly town with so many parks and things to do, not to mention all of the good food that comes out of this town.... Read 313 reviews
Population 147,156
#22 Best Cities to Live in America.
313 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I believe the city of Torrance is a diverse and safe city in Southern California! The Torrance unified school district is one of the best districts, and also has the best hospitals in the area. A....
I believe the city of Torrance is a diverse and safe city in Southern California! The Torrance unified school district is one of the best districts, and also has the best hospitals in the area. A....
Read 313 reviews.
Population: 147,156,
City in Pennsylvania
Current Resident: I was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. I have had the opportunity to live in 4 other states as well. Pittsburgh is currently my home and will always be home for me. As an outdoor enthusiast, I love the many options I have not far from my home. Pittsburgh is unique in that way, your in the city but seconds later your immersed in lush, quiet green spaces. We are devout in our love of our sports teams! There is a wide variety of things to do from museums to shops, bars and clubs. The weather for a few months really stinks however, it's just dark most of the day and cold. Our roads really stink in my opinion. Potholes and traffic in some parts of town are just miserable. In the suburbs where I live the traffic isn't that bad at all. My only major gripe of living here is the roads, traffic and weather. All and all I find my city to be friendly, kind, welcoming and inclusive.... Read 793 reviews
Population 303,207
#23 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in Pennsylvania,
793 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says I was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. I have had the opportunity to live in 4 other states as well. Pittsburgh is currently my home and will always be home for me. As an outdoor enthusiast, I....
I was born and raised in the Pittsburgh area. I have had the opportunity to live in 4 other states as well. Pittsburgh is currently my home and will always be home for me. As an outdoor enthusiast, I....
Read 793 reviews.
Population: 303,207,
Current Resident: Austin is such a friendly city. It has a wide variety of people engaged in different cultural and artistic expressions. It has a great community for raising children. There is a nice blend of hippie and southern hospitality. The cost of living has gone up significantly and the traffic is almost impossible to get through during peak hours. It is growing fast but hopefully it doesn’t lose its charm. Honestly, it’s getting a bit too packed for me but I appreciate how people are doing their thing here and there is space for an alternative lifestyle. I wish there were mountains and an ocean nearby but the lake and the hiking is enjoyable. Barton Springs and other swimming holes make summer more manageable with the heat and humidity. There are great climbing gyms, parks, and the food is incredible! Austin is a foodie city with an array of options. There is always something happening related to music with two big festivals happening annually. There is something for everyone here!... Read 2,432 reviews
Population 944,658
#24 Best Cities to Live in America.
2432 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Austin is such a friendly city. It has a wide variety of people engaged in different cultural and artistic expressions. It has a great community for raising children. There is a nice blend of hippie....
Austin is such a friendly city. It has a wide variety of people engaged in different cultural and artistic expressions. It has a great community for raising children. There is a nice blend of hippie....
Read 2432 reviews.
Population: 944,658,
City in Arizona
Current Resident: Scottsdale has been a great place to live overall. It is well maintained and has great shopping and dining choices offering a range of cuisine. It also is pretty low on crime and feels safe wherever you go. There are also lots of opportunities to be outside with parks and green belts and lots of community members made good use of them. It is nice to see so many people out walking, running, biking, etc. and does being in a sense of community which can be harder to find nowadays. Traveling through the city is also fairly convenience as the city runs more North to South which allows people to make use of the 101 freeway fairly easily. Main arteries also run along the city to make side streets a viable option when commuting. Although they can get busy during high commute times and street lights do add delay. There are some challenges though. Compared to other areas in the greater Phoenix area, Scottsdale has expensive real estate. More diversity is also needed!... Read 379 reviews
Population 238,685
#25 Best Cities to Live in America.
City in Arizona,
379 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Current Resident says Scottsdale has been a great place to live overall. It is well maintained and has great shopping and dining choices offering a range of cuisine. It also is pretty low on crime and feels safe wherever....
Scottsdale has been a great place to live overall. It is well maintained and has great shopping and dining choices offering a range of cuisine. It also is pretty low on crime and feels safe wherever....
Read 379 reviews.
Population: 238,685,
Aldie, VA•
PK, K-8
Students 151
Student-teacher ratio 4:1
ALDIE, VA,
PK, K-8,
Students: 151,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 4 to 1,
Prince George's County Public Schools, MD•
PK, K-6
Students 251
Student-teacher ratio 13:1
Prince George's County Public Schools, MD,
PK, K-6,
Overall Niche Grade: C minus,
Students: 251,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
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