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2019 Most Diverse Cities in AmericaAbout this List

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.

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  1. Vallejo

    • City in California
    • 331 reviews
    #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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    • C
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    • D+
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 120,599 Population
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  2. Oakland

    • City in California
    • 384 reviews
    #2 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: Oakland is an amazing city known for its diversity, cultural influence, and overall beauty! Come visit and enjoy a multitude of entertainment experiences including the harbor at Jack London Square, the redwoods that line Redwood Regional Preserve, and the hip nightlife scene in bustling downtown Oakland. Oakland has something to offer for all residents and visitors, so come and explore!
    Read 384 Reviews

    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • C
      Public Schools
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 417,442 Population
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  3. Sacramento

    • City in California
    • 610 reviews
    #3 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: One of my favorite things about Sacramento is the incredible food! There are so many different styles of restaurants, and tons of vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options. They also have incredible micro-breweries in the area, each one having a unique vibe, with tons of different flavor options.
    Another great reason to live in Sacramento is the diversity of each neighborhood. The "Fab 40's" is a gorgeous neighborhood in East Sacramento with beautiful mansions and tree-lined streets and sidewalks. Midtown is one of the oldest neighborhoods, with homes that are almost 150 years old. My favorite neighborhood is Oak Park. This is where I work and live, and I have watched this neighborhood blossom the last couple of years. This neighborhood is low income, or "urban", but offers more beauty and complexity than anywhere else in the city. Oak Park is a strong community supported by strong people of color, who are passionate about their families and their neighborhood.
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Public Schools
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 489,650 Population
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  4. Jersey City

    • City in New Jersey
    • 222 reviews
    #4 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: Jersey City has become increasingly progressive over the years. I've seen a shift from it appearing to be industrialized area to a more modern and hipster like city. The city has seen an influx of New Yorkers who want to experience a "city-like" feel but without the Manhattan prices in our downtown area. As Jersey City native, I still enjoy the quiet spaces found in local parks and hidden gems in our neighborhoods. Despite the, obvious, gentrification happening right before my eyes, I've learned to appreciate the value being added to my city. Within the next 10 years I see Jersey City becoming the "Manhattan" of New Jersey.
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • C+
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 265,932 Population
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  5. New York City

    • City in New York
    • 1,133 reviews
    #5 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: NYC is a diverse and lively community with hundreds of places to visit with friends and family. Each borough has its own unique features that attract a lot of people each year, such as Coney Island in Brooklyn or the Botanical Gardens in the Bronx. When in Manhattan, there are so many places you can go to and there's a little bit of something for everyone! Macy's in Herald Square for the shoppers, Taiyaki NYC (which are known for their fish-shaped waffle cones! Definitely recommend it!) for food-lovers, and the Whitney for museum-goers (to name a few). There's always a lot of traffic wherever you go, so if you want to explore the concrete jungle, walking is the way to do it. And for the perfect instagram post of the city, the viewpoint from the Brooklyn Bridge is a good option.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 8,560,072 Population
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  6. Fairfield

    • City in California
    • 265 reviews
    #6 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: Fairfield is a suburban area that is located in a sweet spot between San Jose, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Napa(it is basically in the middle and takes about 40 minutes to travel to the cities). Interstate-80 runs through Fairfield and most residential places are within 5 minutes of a highway entrance. There isn't a whole lot to do in Fairfield, but it still offers quite a variety. Fairfield is also relatively close to the cities which are within a 10 minute drive(on I-80). Around the times when people are commuting to work and commuting from work, there is a lot of traffic on I-80(but this isn't just a "Fairfield thing", it stretches all throughout I-80).
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    • B-
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    • B
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    • A+
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    • 112,790 Population
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  9. Stockton

    • City in California
    • 815 reviews
    #7 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: Stockton is a really unique city. It is given a lot of bad connotation because of its crime, but there are many positive aspects to this city. Due to its large and diverse community, there's just about everything. The different cuisines, supermarkets, people, it all is quite nice. We also have two malls and two colleges/universities on the same street! We are a decent commute from the bay area and capital city, so real estate and such is alright.
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    • C+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B-
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 304,358 Population
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  10. Chicago

    • City in Illinois
    • 2,008 reviews
    #8 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: If you are already acclimated to cold weather, Chicago can be a great city to experience. I definitely wasn't used to experiencing this type of cold, but it's still growing on me. There's a ton of diversity, a thriving queer community, endless shows to go to, museums, plays, and art. Chicago has something for everyone. Personally, I am a 50-year-old stuck in a 27-year-old's body and I enjoy going to 80s dance nights because I grew up listening to new wave, post-punk, and goth musicians. There's a tightknit community for that even! Chicago is a place where I can be open about being queer and not be shunned or attacked for it. It's not like this in every corner of Chicago but compared to other places I've lived after being openly queer, Chicago definitely takes the cake. There's also a lot of volunteer opportunities for helping underprivileged kids and adults in the queer community which is awesome to be a part of.
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • C+
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 2,722,586 Population
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  11. Hayward

    • City in California
    • 198 reviews
    #9 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: Hayward has a very big problem with crime. You will constantly hear sirens and have street closures caused by criminal investigations. It's a great area, other than the cost of housing is crazy expensive. There are many great restaurants and you can have nearly anything delivered to your door! They are very pet friendly and family friendly in the area. You can almost always find the services you need in Hayward or one of the very close towns near by. There are many great stores in Hayward and everything is generally easy to get to. Traffic can be bad, but timing is everything. There are freeways everywhere going to any place you could want to go. It's amazing how quickly you can get to most places even with traffic. There are many auto repair businesses and many are student friendly. There are many gas stations so you can nearly always find the gas you need. People are friendly in Hayward, but won't generally talk unless you strike up the conversation.
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • C+
      Public Schools
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 156,917 Population
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  12. Long Beach

    • City in California
    • 641 reviews
    #10 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: I've loved growing up in Long Beach--the public school system is great, the neighborhoods are diverse, and it's beautiful! The downtown is becoming more popular every year, and new development has revitalized The Pike and the area near the airport (LBX). It's a wonderful place to be active, from free yoga on the bluffs to well designed bike paths and a beach boardwalk. There are all sorts of restaurants, and the cultural and ethnic diversity makes Long Beach a very vibrant city. Finally, Long Beach is super LGBTQ friendly, and every June I love driving by the rainbow colored crosswalks in downtown.
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
      Public Schools
    • A+
      Diversity
    • 470,489 Population
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  13. Pasadena

    • City in California
    • 203 reviews
    #11 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: I love Pasadena's architecture and cleanliness. Everyone is always friendly and its always amazing to see the beautiful blue mountains. If only the watering restrictions were different... then the neighborhoods could be way nicer looking. But it is a perfect place to live as nothing in LA or beyond is too far! It's the perfect "hub" Overall safe, friendly, conveniently placed, developing, and beautiful!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 141,231 Population
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  14. Arlington

    • City in Texas
    • 891 reviews
    #12 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: Overall it is a good place with amazing outdoors opportunities (Six Flags, various parks and recreational centers) and very good job market. Very affordable place also, especially real estate. Job opportunities are good also.
    On a flip side, beware of poor public schools rating: the good ones are located in South Arlington, close to Mansfield and Pantego. North side has the worst rating.
    Crime rate is a concern as well.
    We will soon be moving either to South Arlington or outside this city.
    Hopefully my review helps to make the right chose for those who read it.
    Thanks!
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    • A-
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    • B
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    • A+
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    • 388,225 Population
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  15. Kent

    • City in Washington
    • 169 reviews
    #13 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: I really like living in Kent. Kent Station, the train station, is a really great place to hang out; it has shops, cafes, restaurants, and a movie theater. We are close enough to bigger cities like Seattle and Tacoma that we can go without too much trouble, yet we are within a couple minutes’ drive of quaint country towns, picturesque farms, and beautiful views of Mount Rainier. There are plenty of parks near by and good places to enjoy nature’s beauty. One of my favorite parts is that the weather is milder than many other places; we don’t get too hot like the South, we don’t get too muggy like the East Coast, and we don’t have as harsh of a winter as the Mid-West.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 126,561 Population
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  16. Irving

    • City in Texas
    • 640 reviews
    #14 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: Irving is extremely diverse, and the Northern areas especially are high-demand. The city is very centrally located to the Dallas-Fort Worth area, especially the premier neighborhoods & towns like Southlake, Coppell, Las Colinas, and Valley Ranch. Irving is the former home of the Dallas Cowboys, but has remained well-kept, very well planned, and property values are excellent!
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    • A
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    • B+
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    • A+
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    • 235,648 Population
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  17. San Diego

    • City in California
    • 764 reviews
    #15 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: Moving to San Diego has been an absolute pleasure. After being deployed for a year in the Middle East, losing my grandmother while there and going through a divorce upon return, I was ready for a transition. The atmosphere of San Diego compliments a healthy mental, social, physical and emotional lifestyle. I love living in San Diego. The happiness I have found motivates me to push myself physically and mentally. I am beyond blessed and grateful for where I am and where I'm headed. Thank you San Diego!
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    • A
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    • A
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    • A+
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    • 1,390,966 Population
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  18. Houston

    • City in Texas
    • 3,815 reviews
    #16 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: My experience with Houston, Texas, has been incredible. There are so many opportunities to have through living in this city. Also, it is one of the largest cities in the United States. There are thousands of job opportunities all over the city. If you aren't someone who likes to live in the city, there are suburbs around the city that are still commutable to downtown. The transportation system is high-speed and affordable, no matter what your current financial income is. As for houses, the suburbs of Houston offer houses at a reasonable price that could be seen as million-dollar houses in other cities. The living conditions in Houston, Texas are arguably some of the best in the United States. Also, if you are looking for a city of nightlife, Houston is the city for you! Our nightlife is extremely lively and diverse.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 2,267,336 Population
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  19. Tampa

    • City in Florida
    • 1,001 reviews
    #17 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: I love the city feel but it's also not overwhelming like New York or Chicago. It has all the perks without the cons, basically ideal! There are endless food options and lots of hole-in-the-wall places that are affordable and delicious! Tampa is also a very diverse area with people converging from all areas of the globe. I haven't been here for much time but I'm already considering making this place my permanent home after graduation!
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 368,087 Population
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  22. Orlando

    • City in Florida
    • 1,442 reviews
    #18 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: To start off, I've been living in Orlando for sometime now and this review might be biased but this is my honest review of Orlando, Florida. As we all know, Orlando is home to many famous amusement parks such as Disney, Seaworld, Universal Studios, Funspot and etc. It is especially great for families who is vacationing in Orlando to bring their kids and let them ride all the fun rides. Orlando not only have amusements parks but many beautiful beaches. If you are vacationing in Orlando for a couple of days, hotels pricing is very affordable for everyone and even hotels near the beach are affordable. If you are staying near Downtown Orlando, I recommend everyone to walk as it is very crowded down there. Most of our fun are in the outside, such as the mall. To shop at out outlet malls, you have to walk outside in order to go to another store. Our outlet malls are about saving money on designer goods such as (Gucci, Chanel, Armani, Adidas, Nike, and etc.) But one warning, It's very hot!
    Read 1,442 Reviews

    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 269,414 Population
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  23. New Haven

    • City in Connecticut
    • 84 reviews
    #19 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: My experience with New Haven has been great but not the best. Their is diversity due to the colleges in New Haven such as Yale university, and Southern university. Which bring in tourists and attraction to downtown New Haven. There is a problem with drugs such as the recent overdoses on the New Haven green and homeless people surrounding the new haven green. But overall New Haven is a city that is full of original foods and pizzerias that can match New York`s finest. With tourist attraction from Yale bringing diversity to the city.
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    • B-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • C-
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 130,884 Population
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  24. Dallas

    • City in Texas
    • 938 reviews
    #20 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: Dallas is a very beautiful and diverse city, welcoming any and everyone who desires to be successful. There are many people who own their own businesses, and restaurants which only tells you not how good the product is, but how much unlimited room there is for you to grow. Dallas is an sightseeing city, Filled with so many places such as art museums, The Dallas Cowboy Stadium, and even aquariums for fun and socializing! My experience living in Dallas has changed my life around.I have notice an improvement in my education,financial status, work life and social life! If you are someone, like me, who wants to change their life around, have fun, and elevate your status to become successful, Dallas has the connections, and Dallas is the right place for you.
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    • A-
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    • B
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    • A+
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    • 1,300,122 Population
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  25. Charlotte

    • City in North Carolina
    • 850 reviews
    #21 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: Charlotte is a great place for anyone who loves variety! There are always new events to participate in. Festivals, conventions, and gallery walks thrive in Charlotte. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from too. From fast-food joints, to swanky diners, to Italian restaurants, to Chinese buffets, Charlotte has it all.

    It cityscape is ever-changing as well. New establishments pop up right beside old ones! Every time you drive down the highway, you will see a building being constructed on the side of the road. Fortunately, you can take a break at one of the city’s natural parks.

    Making agenda for the day isn’t difficult since life in the city is never boring. I personally would prefer to see more trees and lower parking rates. The rising population rates lead to higher rates of violence. I feel that is to be expected in growing cities. Yet, the endless possibilities, the sociable people, and the intriguing attractions make up for Charlotte’s flaws.
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    • A
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 826,060 Population
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  26. Killeen

    • City in Texas
    • 482 reviews
    #22 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: Killeen is a decent place to live. There are several different types of restaurants, from Greek to Ethiopian. As a military based community. Most residents are helpful and look after each other. Sidewalks throughout the neighborhood make walking kids to and from school much easier. I would like to see more family friendly activities in the community, with better advertisement of such events. There are tons of parks in the area, which is a great bonus.
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    • B
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 140,513 Population
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  27. San Jose

    • City in California
    • 915 reviews
    #23 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: I like that San Jose has a lot of boba places and plazas filled with cuisine from many different cultures. There are an abundant amount of things you can do around here, but would have to drive a couple miles to get to any large malls, sport gyms, etc. At night, there isn’t much to do since most stores, food places are closed. I’d say most teenagers/ adults go to milk tea “bars” since they’re like a night club at night haha. The public schools here are very nice and clean. They vary quite a bit in education and student population, but are all very good schools for your kids to attend! There can be a lot of competition academically, but it encourages your kid to work harder and strive to study better!
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    • B+
      Overall Niche Grade
    • B+
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 1,023,031 Population
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  28. Boston

    • City in Massachusetts
    • 611 reviews
    #24 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Current Resident: Boston is a city like no other. Its architecture boasts both old and new. With city regulations, it ensures that the city remains vibrant without compromising on his history. As my brother put it, "Boston has more sky than any other city I've seen". The high rise buildings are spaced apart to allow natural light to illuminate the city.

    Contrary to popular belief, I have found Bostonians a friendly bunch! They are warm in their demeanour and are proud to show you around their amazing city! The green spaces in the city are always near by- offering a slice of nature at your leisure.

    You haven't experienced Boston proper unless you've enjoyed a lobster roll or a sports game! With many amazing teams to choose from, whether it's a Red Sox game, a Celtics match, the Bruins or the Patriots, you can always count on good cheer and atmosphere from the locals supporting local teams!
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    • A-
      Overall Niche Grade
    • C
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 669,158 Population
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  29. Paradise

    • City in Nevada
    • 374 reviews
    #25 Most Diverse Cities in America

    Nearby Resident: Paradise, also know as Las Vegas, is a great city with so many things to do and see. Amazing shows and food from cultures all over the world allow for acculturation into many different tastes of the world.
    Read 374 Reviews

    • A-
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    • C+
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    • A+
      Diversity
    • 231,858 Population
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