Some places have everything any family could want - economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a sense of community. See the top 10 Great American Towns - including homes for sale and million-dollar homes. (more)
See detailed city stats, homes for sale and customizable maps for all the towns in our Best Places database. Plus, post your thoughts on our Best Places to Live blog. (more)
Money Magazine rated small towns this year, with populations 7,500 to 50,000. But what do you think are the best big cities? Submit your picks to compare your rankings with other CNNMoney.com users. (more)
Tell us how much you make, how much you've got for a down payment, and your debt, and find out how far to stretch when home hunting. (more)
How we picked the Best Places to Live
This year we focused on smaller places, between 7,500 and 50,000 in population. (Last year, we looked at small cities with populations between 50,000 and 300,000.) And so, working with data provider OnBoard and consultant Bert Sperling of BestPlaces.net, we set out to find the best towns in America. Here's how...
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