07/03/2025
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These are the 15 best small cities to live in the U.S., according to U.S. News & World Report.
"Small cities can offer families a slower pace of life and more family-friendly amenities," says Hannah Jones, senior economic research analyst at . "Many of these towns are near big cities, which can offer ample job opportunities without giving up access to small-town living."
U.S. News & World Report recently ranked 859 U.S. cities with populations below 100,000 to come up with a list of the 15 best small cities in the country. The analysis evaluated data for desirability, quality of life, job market, and value, taking into account crime rates, cost of living, net migration, climate, quality of education, cost of housing, and more.
Check out our full breakdown of the top 15: https://rltor.cm/4fwmfx