Explore the most diverse cities in the U.S. based on ethnic and economic diversity statistics by city from the U.S. Census. Read more on how this ranking was calculated.
Current Resident: Vallejo is destined for great things. Shedding its unfair image of a crime infested city, it is now absolutely on the rebound! Homes are being fixed up, business is booming, improvements are being made all the time. New business coming in, the old downtown is becoming 'gentrified', and the new prosperity is showing everywhere you turn. Home prices are booming but still (relatively) affordable for the Bay Area. Crime is down, cops are being hired. A new school Superintendent has great plans and vision (with many changes already implemented like; closed campus, increased security, etc,) to correct the school system. What has always been awesome about Vallejo is its weather and location - the best in the Bay Area! Booming artist community breathing new life in to downtown. Many residents are community involved and optimistic about the great changes we are experiencing. Lovely old homes and scenic hills. It's not perfect, but its promising and flourishing.Read 266 Reviews
Current Resident: Oakland is a diverse, resilient, and vibrant community. The city’s love for art and social justice is evident- there are murals on every block! Folks instill the beauty and power of art into their children and build social gatherings around it (i.e. Oakland Art & Wine Festival, Mural Festivals, Art Walks, and more!). It can be expensive to live here. The Tech Bubble has yet to burst, and unfortunately many Natives are slowly being pushed out farther and farther into the East Bay. Still, the folks who remain here aren’t going down without a fight. They support local businesses and they care deeply about EVERYONE in their city. They are the nicest people you will ever meet.Read 226 Reviews
Current Resident: Sacramento public schools are good for the most part. Some schools have drug issues and violence but most are alright. Commute time isn't great. Construction work and traffic are some of thest issues effecting commute time. Avoid rush hour if you can (around 7am and 5pm). Sacramento has some gang violence and has it's share of "ghetto" neighborhoods. Some areas, such as Oak Park and Meadowview should be avoided at all times, especially at night. Sac is family friendly if you stay out of violent neighborhoods. Houses and apartments in Sacramento are definitely affordable, especially when compared to a place like San Francisco. Sac is VERY diverse. In just about every street corner you will find an Asian, African american, etc. The jobs available in Sacramento are not plentiful. Jobs that were once available to teens are now being fulfilled by adults. Still, if you look around enough and have your eyes and eyes open, you just might find your dream job!Read 383 Reviews
Current Resident: The Overall Atmosphere is that of which is business oriented. If you plan on maintaining a job, this is the place for you. There are some scenic outlooks, overlooking the New York Skyline and many experiences to be had! Nestled between New York and Hoboken, there is a strong cultural pride that welcomes you to an interesting atmosphere.Read 151 Reviews
Current Resident: I have been born and raised in Fairfield. There is one unique thing about Fairfield that I love telling all of my friends. It is actually the home of the Jelly Belly Factory. It is not far from the city of San Francisco and is only a couple hours from the Sierras! I love the small town feel it has and love driving the backroads. Although it has grown since we first started living here, it has been a perfect place to grow up.Read 217 Reviews
Nearby Resident: Growing up just 50 miles outside New York City, I have always been captivated by its ever growing and non stop culture. It truly is the city that never sleeps! The amount of diversity in evident everywhere from food, entertainment, schools, museums and architecture. There is always something for everybody of all ages! One thing I also love the most about New York City is how close it is to neighboring popular destinations such as upstate New York with its sprawling beautiful mountains and clean air. Just east of Manhattan you have Long Island, where you can find famous towns such as the Hamptons and Montauk. In such a short amount of time you can get to so many wonderful places.Read 760 Reviews
Current Resident: Hayward is a welcoming city. It is home to my university, California State University - East Bay (CSUEB). It serves a diverse community that cares about the environment and works to keep the city green. The Keep Hayward Clean and Green organization lends a helping hand by voluntarily picking up trash and waste around the city. CSUEB students also take a part volunteering for that effort as well every October for Make a Difference Day. The city has potential to thrive given the downtown area is undergoing a transformation by bringing new and fantastic things, such as a new library and an enhanced shopping center. Currently, there are many housing properties in development. However, given the city rests directly on a fault line, it is extremely earthquake prone and there is a need to remodel and retrofit older housing complexes, as evident in appearance. Other than this, the city is beautiful!Read 127 Reviews
Current Resident: Long Beach is in the top 10 most diverse cities in America, based on factors including culture, race, socioeconomic status, and linguistic diversity. This allows residents and visitors to experience all the wonderful things that can come from many places in the world- including food! There are many authentic restaurants representing various foods from south of the border to all the way across the globe. In such an environment as this, you can learn so many things from the neighbors around you!Read 423 Reviews
Current Resident: I love my city no matter how many bad things you may hear about us, We strive to improve! Our downtown area had been under construction remodeling and transforming into something great again. We maybe have a bad reputation in Stockton, ca but let’s be honest every city has atleast one or two bad neighborhoods. The only difference is that we are not afraid to say we have made mistakes, and we know what we need to do to improve our city! Think about this if Stockton, ca was really that bad of a city, then why has our Property values increased so much, Hundreds of new warehouses being built at this very moment. With new jobs opening every day. so many new opportunities that we have hundreds of people moving into Stockton, Ca from many different regions, places such as Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose, etc. I hope this short review was able to help you decide to come and see our amazing local agricultural culture and spend some time with us at the famous Asparagus festival.Read 639 Reviews
Niche User: Pasadena is the perfect city for singles, couples and families alike. Situated in the Suburbs of Los Angeles County, this city has the perfect weather and atmosphere. Beautiful houses and amazing apartments and condos. There are many areas full of great restaurants and shopping while having access to major freeways. With such beautiful landscapes and buildings it is perfect for walking and hanging out around the city safely. A great city to live!Read 122 Reviews
Current Resident: I absolutely love living here! I couldn't imagine living anywhere else. The city is easy to maneuver, has incredibly comprehensive public transportation, and diverse neighborhoods for whatever kind of person you may be. For a major metropolitan area, rent is relatively low as well. Yes, the weather can get quite cold, but it's well worth it to be in a place where something is always happening! There is also a lot of opportunity for people looking for work, especially recent grads. A lot of start ups are here, which gives a lot of opportunity to find work in a large range of industries. There are a lot of places to look for work, whether you're looking for something full time or temporary.Summers in Chicago are also a blast! People are so excited for the nice weather that there are a ton of street festivals and outdoor events. The beaches are also quite nice and there are several, whether you're headed to the energetic Oak St. Beach or the more relaxed Montrose Beach.Read 1,332 Reviews
Current Resident: Coming down the street you notice every corner Hispanic and Thai restaurants and markets; the local downtown area houses buildings created in the 1800's still standing and being used today. During the summer is the greatest! Every weekend a farmers market opens up and for almost two miles downtown every small business and upcoming business and artists sell their wares and share their experiences and joy of living and working in this area. The local high school has been named the most diverse in the nation; between Grandma's Thai restaurant and a small local Japanese couple taking only cash for their amazing sushi rolls Kent has always been a wonderful place to live and enjoy. Outside of the cozy downtown you will notice a large 20 mile square area of professional businesses and a local Amazon warehouse offering many jobs opportunity's for any locals in the area.Read 112 Reviews
Current Resident: Irving has such a diverse atmosphere not only in the public schools but community held events. Which get people outside of their homes to meet the other community members, in the 18 years I have been living here this new experience they brought is phenomenal and I hope they continue to do this for years to come. My favorite was the Christmas Jubilee where companies in the community came out and served food for free as well as holding different activities for younger kids and teenagers. I was amazed by the turn out yet to realize Irving is such a diverse place filled with different cultures that should be embraced!Read 560 Reviews
Current Resident: Arlington, Texas's geographical location is perfect for individuals wanting to between Dallas and Fort Worth! Allowing a short drive east or west to either city to find more fun and work. Arlington is well known for being the home of the Texas Rangers Stadium and the Dallas Cowboys Stadium. Creating an eventful location filled with countless restaurants and attractions such as Six Flags over Texas and Hurricane Harbor. Since the city has numerous attractions individuals tend to gravitate and spend money in Arlington providing the city with a steady flow of income. Which in turn results in the area being policed and governed properly and efficiently. The neighborhood here is genuinely quiet compared to that of Fort Worth and Dallas, even with all of the traffic from both cities.Read 704 Reviews
Former Resident: I’m working towards my undergraduates degree at the moment in Northern California and every year that goes by I miss San Diego more and more. In Northern California you can drive 30 miles in one direction and you will end up three towns over, but in San Diego you can drive 30 miles and still be in San Diego! Hopefully the 30 miles you drove were towards the coast too because - oh yeah - there are beaches in San Diego! Beaches where the water is not going to bite back and you can actually swim about. I love San Diego because the list of things to do in San Diego is so diverse! From having a day at the beach, walking around downtown or Seaport Village, the nightlife by the Gas Lamp, exploring North Park, Balboa Park - or really just exploring anywhere. The choices are endless.Read 433 Reviews
Current Resident: San Jose is an absolutely beautiful, diverse, and peaceful place to reside! The food and the people are great and the whole vibe and aura is like no other place. Our communities unite when necessary and serve as a support system for each other. It is definitely a warm and welcoming place that I wouldn't change for the world. Any person would be fortunate to live in such an amazing city. We also have many other wonderful cities in our outskirts for tourists and simply just to enjoy a day out in the town. If you love meeting people and learning about various cultures, this is the place for you!Read 555 Reviews
Current Resident: I like Houston because it is very fun and diverse.I have lived in Houston my entire life and absolutely love it. There are great opportunities, exciting nightlife in the middle of downtown, very talented sports teams (World Series Champion Houston Astros) and so much more. There are many growing suburbs and newly developing suburbs of Houston with beautiful neighborhoods that are great for raising families. There are many activities to do in Houston as well, ranging from shopping at the Houston premium outlets for great deals or the Galleria if you're looking for more expensive designer shopping experiences, too many concerts, to the infinite choices of phenomenal restaurants on every corner! Houston is the place to be!Read 2,561 Reviews
Former Resident: Killeen is always changing and growing to accommodate its' people. As it is always bringing in new Soldiers every day, the establishments are adapting to make sure they satisfy their needs. Bell County Expo is fantastic! The concerts and events that are provide for the people are amazing!Read 396 Reviews
Visitor: For the past 20 years, I have enjoyed visiting Boston from my original home in New Hampshire, and now, from my home in central Maine. As a native New Yorker, I love the hometown atmosphere, helpful people, ease of public transportation, and the cultural diversity. From late summer 20 16, I have spent weeks and months at a time seeking medical treatment in Boston. I have found the taxi drivers, police, and people on the streets to be kind and supportive, offering assistance as well as clear directions. I also love Chinatown, with fantastic herb stores, gift shops and authentic restaurants. I'm going back to Boston for follow-up appointments, and I am looking forward to spending more time in this wonderful city!Read 444 Reviews
Current Resident: Torrance is very safe and friendly. Not very diverse because the city has a lot of Asians but everyone is friendly! Schools are very competitive with each other but overall they are all a family. There is sometimes traffic in Torrance on major streets with freeways but there are also streets that often time are not busy at all. The job opportunities are low currently. Haven't seen many places hiring. The food that can be found in Torrance have got to be the best. From ramen or tacos, it's all delicious.Read 147 Reviews
Current Resident: Dallas will always be my home. There is so much to do, whether you are downtown or in any of the suburbs such as Richardson, Plano, or Arlington. Downtown has an amazing nightlife, especially near Elm Street. The food is outstanding and in my neighborhood of Preston Hollow, I have always felt safe. There are night watch/police cars always patrolling the city which makes me feel a lot safer. The schools are pretty amazing, public and private. Although where I have been located hasn't been the most diverse, downtown is very diverse. I love the Perot museum and the Dallas Museum of Art. Klyde Warren Park is also very fun in the fall and spring, with all the affordable food trucks! Traffic can be hard to deal with though, I feel like there is always construction on 635 and LBJ.Read 538 Reviews
Current Resident: I've lived here for almost all my life and it's really nice! The city is very diverse and affordable, with a lot of cool stuff to do! The Imaginon Children's Library is an amazing place for children, especially. Food is always top notch here as well; The Midwood BBQ, especially, stands out. Vietnamese food is also pretty good around here; a little outside of the city itself is an AMAZING Vietnamese place called Doan's, on South Boulevard. Their pho is so good. In Charlotte, however, there is one shooting every night in the city. That's the worst thing about it, though. Overall, I really recommend it here!Read 550 Reviews
Current Resident: New Haven has wonderful food and is littered with a smattering of excellent restaurants fueled by the local population of Yalies. It is made up of a community of people who have often faced great adversity but are dedicated to bettering themselves. There are some messy moments that come with living in new haven because of this, but New Haven is devoted to students and promoting higher education. Programs like LEAP, Higher Heights, partnerships with local colleges like Yale, Gateway, Southern, and Quinnipiac, and the New Haven Promise Scholarship create hope for a better future for children attending schools in New Haven. Additionally, New Haven's population is diverse and exciting. The combination of people from a variety of different backgrounds means there is never a dull moment.Read 51 Reviews
Current Resident: I moved to Florida in 2014 on my own. My family is still in Brooklyn, New York; where I was born. I came down to Florida to go to college and to gain independence away from home. I got situated in Florida relatively quickly. I made a lot of friends and I have lived in a couple different apartments which I liked very much. The driving is sometimes a little bit rough, especially on 95. It is typically pretty crowded on the roads. But overall, I have lived in Florida for almost four years and I do like it very much. But what tops it all off is that I do very much like the weather!Read 271 Reviews
Current Resident: Cowtown, Panther City, Funkytown or whatever you call it, Fort Worth is the best home town I could ever ask for. What makes Fort Worth so unique is the sense of community the entire city has and how genuinely kind the people are. You will commonly see strangers graciously helping each other. Even the drivers are more considerate than in our sister city of Dallas! I also love Fort Worth for its focus on the arts and activities. With places like the Stockyards, Fort Worth Zoo, Bass Performance Hall, Modern Art Museum, Omni Theater, and Historic Downtown, Fort Worth has many unique options for entertainment for people of all ages! However, I would like to see the public education system be improved. Currently, Texas has one of the worst public education systems in the entire country despite having many extremely good private and charter schools. I would also like to see more of Historic downtown restored so that the north and northeast part of town carry less of a stigma.Read 1,787 Reviews