Money's list of America's best small cities


And the winners are...
And the winners are...
Plentiful jobs, excellent schools, affordable housing - America's best small cities have all that and more. See the top 100 best places to live - including detailed city profiles, homes for sale and million-dollar homes. More
Best to work for
Top-earning towns
New Canaan, Conn., residents pull in more than $230,000 a year. Which other places have high incomes? More
Where to ride out a gas crunch
Where to ride out a gas crunch
In places like State College, Pa., commutes are short or many residents get to work in ways that don't use a lot of fuel. More video
Singles, meet your match
Singles, meet your match
Looking to meet that special someone? These 25 places have the highest percentage of singles, and an over-30 scene. More
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Best places, state-by-state
Best places, state-by-state
Texas is home to the most Top 100 towns on this year's list. See the best places to live in your favorite state. More
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Where homes are affordable
Where homes are affordable
Residents who buy real estate in these 25 towns see their incomes go the furthest. More
1,800+ cities
1,800+ cities
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
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    Why Plymouth is No. 1
    A sense of home, parks and award-winning schools help put this Minnesota city at the top of Money's Best Places to Live list. Watch
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    Why Fort Collins is a natural pick
    Green-minded residents love this Colorado city, no. 2 on Money's Best Places to Live list, where you can borrow a bike, and enjoy the nearby mountains. Watch
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    Naperville's family feel
    Great schools, a vibrant downtown and low crime help put this small city near Chicago at No. 3 on Money's Best Places to Live list. Watch
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    Hoboken's great singles scene
    For the second year running, Hoboken takes the top spot for the over 30 and single scene, as part of Money's Best Places to Live. Watch
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    In places like State College, Pa., commutes are short or many residents get to work in ways that dont use a lot of fuel. Watch
Top 3

City Median income
New Canaan, CT $231,138
Darien, CT $218,130
Lake Forest, IL $212,122
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City % single
Hoboken, NJ 57.7%
Cambridge, MA 52.4%
Somerville, MA 51.4%
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City Median home price
Nicholasville, KY $70,000
Watauga, TX $117,040
Redan, GA $115,000
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How we picked the Best Places
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics and consultant Bert Sperling of BestPlaces.net, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small cities for families. (Last year, we looked at small towns, with populations between 7,500 and 50,000.) More

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