This Town Was Named the No. 1 Place to Live for Quality of Life in the U.S.

"More than 24 million Americans moved homes in 2023. According to research from RentCafe, the majority of those people cited wanting "newer or better housing" as the reason for their move. But if you want to make a move this year and get even more out of the place you call home, then it's time to check out the U.S. News & World Report's Best Places to Live rankings, which promises to help people "make the most informed decisions when choosing where to settle down.""

"AGS develops its core database and specialized indexes from both private and government sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce, the Federal Reserve, and the Bureau for Economic Analysis, as well as state and local sources," it noted in its methodology. The data is then categorized into five indices, including housing affordability, overall location desirability, the job market, and the key one we're looking at today, quality of life."

More than 24 million Americans moved homes in 2023. Research from RentCafe found the majority moved seeking newer or better housing. U.S. News & World Report produces annual Best Places to Live rankings using metrics sourced from Applied Geographic Solutions (AGS) and internal resources. AGS compiles data from private and government sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, Department of Commerce, the Federal Reserve, and the Bureau of Economic Analysis plus state and local sources. Data are categorized into five indices such as housing affordability, overall location desirability, and the job market. Findings are weighted using a February 2025 public survey that prioritized quality of life. Brookline, Massachusetts earned the top quality-of-life rating.

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