2018 Most Diverse Places to Live in AmericaAbout this List

Vallejo

• City in California
• 275

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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• D+

• A+

• 119,644 Population

Oakland

• City in California
• 260

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.
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• B+

• C

• A+

• 412,040 Population

Queens

• City in New York
• 142

Current Resident: Queens is an extremely diverse neighborhood, a fact on which we pride ourselves upon. Queens is a huge borough and thus certain parts of it are better than others. For example, Forest Hills is a really nice town within Queens but the houses can be very pricey. Parts of Jamaica, however, aren't as nice. It all depends on where you are! In general, I have grown up in Queens and have had a very good experience going to school here and meeting kind people.
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• B+

• B

• A+

• 2,310,011 Population

Valley Hi / North Laguna

• Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA
• 48

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

• B

• A+

• 49,972 Population

Suisun City

• Town in California
• 79

Current Resident: What I love about Suisun City is that it is a small town and it is surrounded by 2 other local towns all next door to each other. I'm stationed at Travis Air Force base. So it's only 10 minutes to work from the base. My college is also a 15 minutes from the house so it's really convenient for me to get to college as well. Everything is relatively close to Suisun City like San Francisco, Oakland, and Sacramento, three of the greatest cities in California are all near me. Which has made me living here grateful because it could be a lot worse. The things I would change in this town is the traffic lights camera detection. Because a lot of them don't work. I would make them to ground sensors that way the flow of traffic would be executed more efficiently.
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• B

• B-

• A+

• 29,045 Population

Sundance Lake

• Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA
• 18

Current Resident: I love the Sundance Lake neighborhood. It is very quiet and safe. I have never had any complaints. Parents and children pass by walking or biking in the afternoons. Neighbors are very kind, friendly and approachable. The neighborhood is also very close to schools, stores, parks, and even a hotel.
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• B+

• B

• A+

• 4,923 Population

Sacramento

• City in California
• 430

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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• B+

• B

• A+

• 484,530 Population

Eldridge / West Oaks

• Neighborhood in Houston, TX
• 48

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.
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• A+

• A

• A+

• 96,116 Population

Greenhaven

• Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA
• 14

Current Resident: This is an older neighborhood with many, many mature trees and a huge greenbelt running through it. The park-like atmosphere seems to go on for miles. At the other end is the Sacramento river. Families have lived here for two and three generations.
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• B+

• B+

• A+

• 9,218 Population

Jersey City

• City in New Jersey
• 167

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.
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• C

• A+

• 261,666 Population

San Leandro

• Town in California
• 77

Current Resident: I grew up in a very close knit neighborhood. Everyone was very friendly and all the neighborhood kids were friends! If one neighbor was having a party, everyone was welcome to join in, no invitations needed. We are treated like extended family here. I love the "small town" feel of San Leandro. We are a very diverse town with lots to offer and in a prime location to other fun surrounding cities. Since we are one of the smaller towns over here, we have some improvements to make. We need to add more popular shops and restaurants. But, I feel like we are aware of this need for change, and are working on making things more inviting to visitors. We have a lot to offer while still maintaining our "small town" reputation.
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• B

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• A+

• 89,039 Population

Florin

• Suburb of Sacramento, CA
• 43

Current Resident: I love the diversity around here; everyone is just family. What is racism in this neighborhood? Simply does not exist! However, poverty is a huge issue among our residents. Break-ins are a totally common occurrence. I hope to see an improvement in security in our neighborhood.
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• B-

• B

• A+

• 49,486 Population

Lilburn

• Suburb of Atlanta, GA
• 92

Current Resident: Lilburn, GA is a very nice and peaceful suburban area in Gwinnett County. Lilburn is near the outskirts of Atlanta and is less than 30 minutes away from MARTA stations/bus stops, Stone Mountain, Netherworld, Decatur/Emory University area, as well as interstates toward I85 and I285 via I78 westbound. Lilburn has a lot to offer its citizens with a plethora of gas and grocery stores within 5 minutes and 3 parks for recreation (one including a dog park).
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• A

• A

• A+

• 12,481 Population

Fairfield

• City in California
• 229

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

• B

• A+

• 110,953 Population

Tara Hills

• Suburb of San Francisco, CA
• 1

• B-

• C+

• A+

• 4,950 Population

New York City

• City in New York
• 818

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

• A+

• 8,461,961 Population

Jamaica Estates

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 28

Current Resident: Jamaica Estates is a wonderful neighborhood to grow up in and have a family. It's also extremely diverse, and close to public transportation, local shopping (grocery stores, clothing, speciality shops and more). It's very kid friendly, and also right next to the lauded St. John's University. It's one of the best places to live in Queens, and I love living here.
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• A

• B

• A+

• 20,260 Population

Antioch

• Suburb of San Francisco, CA
• 233

Current Resident: Antioch's reputation is not the greatest however, the city is richly diverse and is near many spots of interest. Schools in and near Antioch differ in quality. In my experience, I have had many excellent teachers and for the most part, the staff at my school cares about the students. Antioch is home to several hiking areas, for those who enjoy exercising outdoors in nature. There are also some gyms available to those who prefer a more controlled environment. The nightlife is more family oriented most places close between 9-11pm. Options include getting frozen yogurt, catching a movie, play or a high school football game or going to the neighboring town into Brentwood Streets. Brentwood and Concord are both near Antioch and both have different environments. Concord is a little less suburban with more large office buildings and more retail shops. While Brentwood has more of a countryside feel. Antioch holds it's own BART station with travel time about 2 hours away from San Fransico.
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• B-

• B-

• A+

• 108,675 Population

Parkway

• Neighborhood in Sacramento, CA
• 39

Niche User: Where I'm from it is very diverse and most people are nice. In the community there are a lot of stores nearby which makes it very convenient. I would live here again.
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• 22,581 Population

Woodbridge - Whispering Hills

• Neighborhood in Dallas, TX

• A

• A-

• A+

• 19,376 Population

North Beacon Hill

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 5

Current Resident: I moved to Beacon Hill last year and moved into a house with three other friends. Out of all the neighborhoods, I spend the most time in Beacon Hill and find it to be quiet pleasant. I have multiple friends who live blocks from me. The night life is somewhat dire, as the Oak closes somewhat early and the other eateries and bars are extremely overpriced. There is a good selection of local food up by the Shell Station on 15th and The Station coffee shop across from Red Apple brings the neighborhood together. The proximity of my house to the train station makes living here very convenient. I am glad I moved here and will continue to live here.
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• 17,473 Population

Rainier View

• Neighborhood in Seattle, WA
• 4

• B

• B+

• A+

• 9,044 Population

Holliswood

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 2

Niche User: The area and its surroundings are kept safe by the community, the community watch, and the safety officers that parol the neighborhoods. They do an amazing job keeping the area safe for families and children.
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• B+

• B

• A+

• 7,581 Population

Briarwood

• Neighborhood in New York City, NY
• 24

Current Resident: I find this place very diverse with all types of ethnic groups. The diversity makes this place beautiful because it is not like other neighborhoods dominated by one group. You will meet lots of interesting people coming from different backgrounds. People can live peacefully with one another despite their differences.

There are plenty of stores in this neighborhood. They also have very good places to eat here if you are into: Pizza, Sushi, Sandwiches, Pastries, Chinese food, Thai food, Russian Food, and Spanish food.

It is very easy to travel anywhere in the city when you commute using the bus or train. The subway station also has an elevator which makes it easier for the elderly to travel. The police station is also nearby keeping the city safe.

Overall, it's a good place to live in with the convenience of everything you need is just a few steps away.
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• A+

• 29,291 Population

Richmond

• Suburb of San Francisco, CA
• 166

Current Resident: There is a lot of crime in Richmond and so I would like to see a crack down on crime; especially the minor home robberies in the Richmond Annex Area. Also, there could be more garden and green space for residents; such as along the Ohlone trail for children to walk to. We have too many fast food restaurants and there needs to be money poured into the poor areas of Richmond. There is a lot of graffiti and run down buildings and it probably makes the residents not feel so great to see this when they are walking around their town. The upside to Richmond is its proximity to El Cerrito, Berkeley, Albany, Oakland and San Francisco. All these East bay communities have a lot to offer for family life. Great choice of restaurants, movies, shopping in walking distance!
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• 108,303 Population