2018 Most Diverse Cities in America

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Vallejo
City in California
279
1 Most Diverse Cities in America
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.
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119,644 Population
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Oakland
City in California
268
2 Most Diverse Cities in America
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 268 Reviews
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C
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412,040 Population
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Sacramento
City in California
434
3 Most Diverse Cities in America
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!
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484,530 Population
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Jersey City
City in New Jersey
172
4 Most Diverse Cities in America
Current Resident: After living here about a year, I've fallen in love with this city! It's just the right mix of city & suburbia. Not too hectic, but definitely walk able & close to everything you need, as well as the city. Public transportation could be better, but it's definitely not unbearable.
Read 172 Reviews
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C
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261,666 Population
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Fairfield
City in California
233
5 Most Diverse Cities in America
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.
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B
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110,953 Population
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New York City
City in New York
832
6 Most Diverse Cities in America
Current Resident: New York City is a great platform for diversity, growth, and creative outlet. It is the cultural Mecca of the world. With the diversity of not only people but of the different locations within Manhattan itself, it proves itself to be quite an adventurous and exiting city for people of every kind. Hang around the Upper West side and experience the rustic and antique architecture of Old New York's past then hop on the train for 15 minutes and you are in Times Square, the heart of New York, go on the train again for 20 minutes and you can visit Brooklyn. There are communities of every type for every person(the LGBT community, artists, activists, clubs, workshops). Anything you want, you can find in New York City. That being said, the negatives are the cost of living, virtually everything is expensive especially in Manhattan, the public transportation system is very slow and some areas including the Bronx are dangerous. Overall it is a great city to be a part of and I am proud of it!
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B
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8,461,961 Population
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Hayward
City in California
145
7 Most Diverse Cities in America
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!
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154,507 Population
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Long Beach
City in California
487
8 Most Diverse Cities in America
Current Resident: Born and raised in Long Beach! I've always find myself doing things within the city especially going downtown or the beach. There's always new people coming from different states and cities, visiting The Pike to watch movies or grab a bite to eat authentic foods. But because there's always a huge population of people visiting, I wish to see more public bathrooms and trash cans to use. There's always a lot of trash like cigarette butts, plastic bottles, cans, empty bags of chips, etc. As a community, if we can all keep this city free from dirt then Long Beach would definitely be one of the cleanest cities.
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B
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469,793 Population
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Stockton
City in California
682
9 Most Diverse Cities in America
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.
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301,443 Population
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Pasadena
City in California
143
10 Most Diverse Cities in America
Current Resident: Pasadena is a wonderful city! There is all around access to most of the major attractions in southern California. It is a very diverse city with a lot of acceptance, heavily influenced by Los Angeles. Most people you meet on the street or in the store are generally nice and easy to have a conversation with. Pasadena itself is home of the Rose Bowl and offers exciting events year round. Those who live here are proud and happy to do so.
Read 143 Reviews
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140,268 Population
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Chicago
City in Illinois
1,471
11 Most Diverse Cities in America
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.
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2,714,017 Population
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Kent
City in Washington
131
12 Most Diverse Cities in America
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 131 Reviews
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125,492 Population
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Irving
City in Texas
581
13 Most Diverse Cities in America
Current Resident: Living in Irving is fantastic! You have so many opportunities that is around you at all times. From short commutes, to school districts and to jobs, Irving is a great place to raise a family and to live. I is close by two of Dallas's airports and is close to many highways around the DFW metroplex. The area has a lot of income friendly homes from low income to high income. The people in the area are awesome. Great place!
Read 581 Reviews
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232,013 Population
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Arlington
City in Texas
749
14 Most Diverse Cities in America
Current Resident: Arlington is a wonderful city in Texas. This city has many kind people who are very friendly, even if you just greet them with a simple "hello". I enjoy the countless boba places that are littered across Arlington. If you were to go exploring around Arlington, you would notice there are many different chain restaurants, shopping centers, gas stations all grouped together. This gives you more choices without having to travel much, which is what I love about Arlington! I really enjoy living in Arlington, Texas and would recommend others to join the community.
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383,899 Population
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San Diego
City in California
526
15 Most Diverse Cities in America
Current Resident: San Diego is one of those cities that will always feel like home at the end of the day. If you tour downtown you have the opportunity to feel like you are on a vacation! You can explore Coronado, go sailing in the Pacific Ocean, and eat ice cream along the streets that are lit up with gorgeous lights. Pacific Beach is crowded with college aged california surfers and people looking for a good time. There are so many fun activities you will never be bored here! If nothing at all you will leave with a gorgeous sun tan.
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1,374,812 Population
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San Jose
City in California
645
16 Most Diverse Cities in America
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!
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1,009,363 Population
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Houston
City in Texas
2,918
17 Most Diverse Cities in America
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!
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2,240,582 Population
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Killeen
City in Texas
423
18 Most Diverse Cities in America
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 423 Reviews
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138,745 Population
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Boston
City in Massachusetts
482
19 Most Diverse Cities in America
Current Resident: I love the youthful environment because of the presence of several universities. In addition, its historical nature ensure that there is never a dull moment in Boston. It has a variety of restaurants, banks, shopping centers all in walking distance. Boston tends to be pricey and so if you have a family, ensure you can live within your means. Otherwise its a great city!
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658,279 Population
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Torrance
City in California
170
20 Most Diverse Cities in America
Current Resident: I enjoy the strong sense of the Torrance community, as prevalent in service projects, the Torrance culture arts centre, and other local community events which occur. Weekly farmers markets encourage the maintenance of small, local, family businesses and other annual events encourage the development of community connections. Torrance is the first place which comes to mind when I think of home. If I were to wish to improve anything, it would be the education. Although various resources are available, teachers fail to spark students' motivation to strive for excellence both inside and outside the classroom. As a role model to the future education of America, they should aspire to inspire students, rather than bare minimum work and mediocre qualifications.
Read 170 Reviews
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147,307 Population
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Dallas
City in Texas
639
21 Most Diverse Cities in America
Current Resident: Dallas is a very fun city with a lot to do. Many of my friends are from different cities and love it down here in Texas! They say it’s very fun and never gets boring. It is a highly politically and socially liberal area, but don’t let that get in the way of appreciating everything Dallas has to offer. The outskirts of Dallas are run down, but that’s given in any populated area, and commute time depends in which part of Dallas you are in. The public schools could use some work, but over all, there’s something new every day. Festivals and events happen frequently in Downtown, and the state fair is at the heart of it all!
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1,278,433 Population
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Charlotte
City in North Carolina
622
22 Most Diverse Cities in America
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!
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808,834 Population
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New Haven
City in Connecticut
61
23 Most Diverse Cities in America
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 61 Reviews
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130,405 Population
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West Palm Beach
City in Florida
314
24 Most Diverse Cities in America
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!
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104,978 Population
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Fort Worth
City in Texas
1,883
25 Most Diverse Cities in America
Current Resident: I love the atmosphere and history that Fort Worth has. The Fort Worth Stockyards have so much history and character! The restaurant selection is extremely diverse. You can probably find any type of food you want. You can't go wrong with the barbecue, it's the best! The shopping is also very vast. Downtown Fort Worth is also a must see. The stores and food are also amazing in downtown Fort Worth. Christmas in the Sundance Square is a family favorite for myself. Also tons of shopping and restaurants in Sundance Square. Almost every neighborhood or even every street has a different style. There is definitely something for everybody. You don't have to travel far to find fun for everyone.
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815,930 Population
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