2021 Most Diverse Places to Live in America

Rodeo

• Suburb of Oakland, CA
• Rating 3.62 out of 5  21 reviews

Current Resident: I am currently a resident of Rodeo, CA. It is a small city right next to Hercules and Crockett. Overall, it is a nice and quite area depending on where you live.Read 21 Reviews

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• 10,409 Population

Vallejo

• City in California
• Rating 3.28 out of 5  372 reviews

Current Resident: If you work in the city, Vallejo is surprisingly a very great place to live. The ferry commute pre-pandemic was something that we actually miss! Post-pandemic, you'll really enjoy the large 4 bed house with a decent yard for $500-$600k, while in the rest of the Bay Area you get a 1 bed condo. ...Just like any metro city, there are sketchy places and there are very nice places. You might not get your Trader Joe's or Whole Foods here, but Berkeley is not that far away and most weekends your outings are probably going to be outside of this city anyways...Lifestyle here for tech workers is mostly young families that desire a beautiful, quiet neighborhood (e.g. Mare Island), Costco shopping, weekday nights out at the Mare Island Brewery, weekends in Point Reyes, Napa, SF, Berkeley, Walnut Creek, Mt. Tam, Marin, the list goes on and on... ...Save up your money and eventually move to a neighborhood with a good school district, or there's lots of great and affordable private school options.Read 372 Reviews

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• 121,267 Population

Valley Hi / North Laguna

• Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  48 reviews

Current Resident: I enjoy living here! Shopping, freeways, and public transportation are all very close. We have good schools and good people!Read 48 Reviews

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• 52,861 Population

Dunlap

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• Rating 3.39 out of 5  23 reviews

Niche User: The Rainier Beach area is very convenient I'd say. There are a lot of fast food restaurants and stores you could go to. They also have a community pool and activities center which is great for everyone. You could tell the area is getting some upgrades and it looks better than before. There are some cons, however, I think the pro's slightly greater than the cons because they are improving. In my living area, it is fairly quiet but there are a lot of hills...Read 23 Reviews

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• 8,227 Population

Queens

• City in New York
• Rating 4.26 out of 5  307 reviews

Current Resident: Queens couldn't be a better representation of the New York state of mind! It is the melting pot of every possible culture and people. The neighborhoods are lined with inspirational people who built themselves to become first generation businessmen and women, educators, health professionals, home and care takers. This city has raised people with great compassion and understanding for the small details and cultural awareness that NY is known for!...Read 307 Reviews

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• 2,287,388 Population

Oakland

• City in California
• Rating 3.94 out of 5  516 reviews

Current Resident: I am originally from San Francisco and was a little hesitant about living in Oakland at first. But I am totally loving it! The weather is amazing, the people are friendly, diverse and active. There are tons of events, great food scene and nightlife (although since covid it's been a little harder to explore these areas). There is also tons of great outdoors activities, such as hiking in the Joachin Miller park. It's a great mix of city vibes, but chill and laid back at the same time. If you're thinking of moving to the bay area, I highly suggest choosing Oakland!...Read 516 Reviews

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• 425,097 Population

Woodbridge - Whispering Hills

• Neighborhood in Dallas, TX

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• 20,074 Population

Eldridge / West Oaks

• Neighborhood in Houston, TX
• Rating 3.59 out of 5  49 reviews

Niche User: The area where I currently reside is a luxurious place that is cool, calm, and collected. With there being a mall across the street from my home makes it safe and convenient to walk across and explore the wonderful venture established. Moreover there is many food restaurants like Red Lobster, Olive Garden, and Dunkin Donuts fairly close by to my pleasure.To sum it all up this area would be my residency when I buy my first home in the future. Yet I would not rank this area compared to others in the U.S because I simply have not visited or experience living in those areas...Read 49 Reviews

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• 99,392 Population

Parkway

• Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA
• Rating 2.85 out of 5  40 reviews

Current Resident: Parkway is conveniently located minutes from downtown and shopping. It is a family friendly neighborhood with decent schools, nice parks and easy access to amenities. Neighbors are friendly and look out for each other...Read 40 Reviews

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• 23,618 Population

Sacramento

• City in California
• Rating 3.94 out of 5  751 reviews

Current Resident: Sacramento is a fantastic place to call home. Positioned perfectly in Northern California, we are a short drive away from the mountains, the ocean, and even the desert! If you are an outdoorsy individual, Sacramento would be a great place for you to live. The greater Sacramento area is sprawling with bike trails, hiking routes, lakes and rivers. If you want a more low-key outing, there are plenty of restaurants, stores and recreational spots to check out. Go to the drive-in movies, practice your golfing and bowling skills, visit a museum, or shop till you drop. The eateries in Sacramento are unparalleled. They don't call us the Farm-to-fork Capitol for nothing! ...Sacramento's historical victorian architecture can still be seen in the neighborhoods of Midtown and East Sacramento. Exploring the beautiful homes is an activity on its own. If you can handle the heat and the traffic in Sacramento, you will be gifted with friendly faces and endless opportunity!Read 751 Reviews

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• 500,930 Population

Allendale

• Neighborhood in Oakland, CA
• Rating 5 out of 5  1 review

Current Resident: We’ve lived here for now a full year and cannot say enough positive things about the neighborhood. The people are welcoming, definitely tight-knit. If you’re looking for a small town feel in an urban area, you’ll get this here. We’re also close enough to major metro attractions without the noise and congestion of it all...Read 1 Review

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• 4,803 Population

Broadmoor District

• Neighborhood in San Leandro, CA

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• 7,916 Population

Highland Park

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• Rating 3.4 out of 5  5 reviews

Parent: We have a neighborhood blog so I always feel in the know about crime watch and incident issues around here. Great block watch and neighborhood watch programs. Police offer monthly meetings as well.Read 5 Reviews

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• 9,332 Population

New York City

• City in New York
• Rating 4.3 out of 5  1,535 reviews

Current Resident: For the most part, New York City is an incredible place to live when you're young and single. It's exciting, upbeat, and there's always something happening. If you're an on the go kind of person, the city is the place for you! However, there are definitely downfalls about living there. For one, everything is HARDER living in such an urban environment. Getting places, grocery shopping, regular household stuff such as doing laundry (if you're building doesn't have a laundry machine), maintenance issues, etc. It's also crazy expensive. But honestly, where I'm at in my life right now, I wouldn't trade living there for the world...Read 1,535 Reviews

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• 8,419,316 Population

West Side

• Neighborhood in Jersey City, NJ
• Rating 3 out of 5  46 reviews

Niche User: Jersey City is a very convenient city to live in especially being just a train ride away from NYC. Some even say it's the 6th Borough. It has it's ups and downs. Schools are fairly decent, food is great, and it's a very diverse city...Read 46 Reviews

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• 34,267 Population

Richmond Hill

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  164 reviews

Current Resident: For all the years I have been residing in this neighborhood, my experience growing up has been rather successful. Days in Richmond Hill are filled with ordinary citizens of various backgrounds going about their ordinary lives. Particularly, the typical summer view consists of children eagerly waiting in front of the ice cream truck and the occasional fireworks at night. One of the brightest aspects of Richmond Hill is safety, as you can peacefully venture out on the streets any time of day without the fear of putting your own life at risk. Therefore, nightly walks play a major role in my life during the summer. Despite this factor, I believe Richmond Hill could improve in the available sites and stores, for the nearest park isn't very accessible and the only stores we really have are grocery stores. Regardless, I wouldn't mind continuing to live here for another few years...Read 164 Reviews

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• 106,049 Population

Oxford Circle

• Neighborhood in Philadelphia, PA
• Rating 3.08 out of 5  84 reviews

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• 53,083 Population

SeaTac

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• Rating 3.55 out of 5  40 reviews

Current Resident: What I like most about SeaTac is its diversity and affordability. Compared to the other suburbs around Seattle, you would typically need to spend much more, or live much farther to get this location and price. Being close to the airport is convenient, and there are all kinds of people living there. I find people in SeaTac are pretty nice and easygoing compared to the city proper, and with the proximity to the Westfield mall adds some decent shopping to the mix...The only thing missing is more kinds of work as most of the nearby jobs are airport or service industry related. But personally, I like working in Seattle but being able to leave and catch my breath at the end of the day!...Read 40 Reviews

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• 29,019 Population

Highland Terrace

• Neighborhood in Richardson, TX
• Rating 2.92 out of 5  13 reviews

Current Resident: Been here for a little over 10 years and I love living here. Location is literally backyard to Dallas proper. Easy access to 75 and a 10 min drive to downtown or a quick train ride (straight shot).Read 13 Reviews

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• 9,994 Population

Tukwila

• Suburb of Seattle, WA
• Rating 3.61 out of 5  99 reviews

Current Resident: My experience in Tukwila (I still currently live here), I would consider it to be relatively peaceful. The people who live in this area are very kind and thoughtful, the negativity in Tukwila is down to a minimum. The schooling there has been a mix of amazing and lackluster, but that is something the school district has been attempting to fix. Nightlife in Tukwila is not really a thing, and most of the nightlife is more in the South-center area. The best thing about Tukwila will be it's diversity, considering our school district has more minorities than Caucasian students in our schools. From Somalis to Nepali immigrants, there is a different face wherever you look...Read 99 Reviews

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• 20,196 Population

Jersey City

• City in New Jersey
• Rating 3.95 out of 5  286 reviews

Current Resident: This city is exceptionally known for its diversity. There's a variety of different restaurants, places, cultures, and people. It is essentially NYC. Speaking of which, it's very close to NYC. It's a great commuter city. As a result, living here can be pretty expensive! It is also somewhat dangerous in some parts of the city. Otherwise, the benefits of this wonderful city overshadow the flaws...Read 286 Reviews

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• 261,940 Population

Old San Leandro

• Neighborhood in San Leandro, CA
• Rating 4.05 out of 5  19 reviews

Current Resident: I love San Leandro because there are a lot of resources being brought to us from the county. I grew up here my whole life and the schools are good. There is a new youth center which provides great resources to 11-24 year olds as well...Read 19 Reviews

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• 12,694 Population

Marin City

• Suburb of San Francisco, CA
• Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

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• 3,126 Population

Upper Peralta Creek / Bartlett

• Neighborhood in Oakland, CA

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• 4,955 Population

Antioch

• Suburb of Oakland, CA
• Rating 3.14 out of 5  293 reviews

Current Resident: I have lived in Antioch for my whole life, it is a very calm but also outgoing city. There are many nice outdoor places to visit such a Contra Loma and Black Diamond Mines. The people I have met are very nice and respectful. I love the environment and the biggest pro is how close I am to the City! Only 40 minutes away. Overall, living in Antioch has been a great experience...Read 293 Reviews

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• 111,200 Population