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02-07-2025
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This big metro Phoenix city was just named a top place to live in the US
Arizona's capital city Phoenix is the fifth-largest in the United States. With a population of over 1 million and a cluster of tall buildings downtown, it's your standard "big city." Phoenix is the biggest city in the state, but is it the best place to live? A new ranking from U.S. News & World Report determined what 15 big cities would be the best to live in the country. It was actually Arizona's third-largest city that made the list, not Phoenix. The city, located in the East Valley, didn't just make the cut — it landed in the top 10. Here's what to know. Just east of Phoenix, Mesa, which is Spanish for 'table,' sits on a flat-topped plateau overlooking the valley. The city ranked No. 9 out of 15 on the list. According to U.S. News & World Report, Mesa ranked within the top 20% of all cities for net migration, and the job market is healthier than similarly sized areas. Median home prices are approximately $50,000 more than the national average, but that hasn't stopped people from moving there. The Superstition Mountains provide Mesa with a rugged, picturesque backdrop. According to U.S. News & World Report, Mesa is surrounded by outdoor recreation, from an abundance of trails, camping, golf, hot-air ballooning and lakes for fishing and boating. Population: 530,240 Average commute: 22 minutes Median home price: $427,075 Median monthly rent: $1,389 Median household income: $80,935 What's new in the East Valley? A pickleball palace is opening its 1st Arizona location. Here's where Oklahoma City El Paso, Texas Austin, Texas Fort Worth, Texas Nashville, Tennessee San Antonio, Texas Jacksonville, Florida Charlotte, North Carolina Mesa Houston Columbus, Ohio Seattle Dallas Indianapolis San Diego U.S. News & World Report analyzed 859 cities across the country for its annual "250 Best Places to Live" list. The publication based its rankings on data from various categories, including affordability, quality of life, job market strength, overall desirability, crime rates, commute times to health care access, education quality, net migration and cost of living. A big city, according to U.S. News & World Report, boasts a population of 499,000 or more. The news organization took 15 big cities from the main list and ranked them separately. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Mesa named top big US city to live in
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Business
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This Low-Key Chicago Suburb Has Just Been Named The Best Place To Live In America For The Second Year In A Row
Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Chicago suburb Naperville is one of Illinois' best-kept secrets, but it's unlikely to remain that way as the upscale enclave has just been judged the best place to live in America for the second year in a row. Niche, a popular rankings and review site used by people looking for neighborhoods and schools, scored Naperville a rare overall A+. Only the Illinois weather let the city down, earning a humble C, while cost of living, commuting and crime, safety, and nightlight earned commendable B's. Housing is relatively affordable for a generally affluent commuter city, with Zillow's median home value just below $600,000. Don't Miss: Hasbro, MGM, and Skechers trust this AI marketing firm — Inspired by Uber and Airbnb – Deloitte's fastest-growing software company is transforming 7 billion smartphones into income-generating assets – Finishing top of a list of 230 cities and over 18,000 smaller communities nationwide is quite an accomplishment for Naperville. So what makes it so special? The city of just under 150,000 residents has 'a dense suburban feel, and most residents own their homes,' Niche says. "In Naperville, there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Naperville, and residents tend to have moderate political views,' the report reads. 'It's a big city with a small town feel,' Mayor Scott Wehrli told the Daily Mail. Most locals share this sentiment: 'You commonly will recognize somebody at different restaurants out and about just from their involvement in the school, sports, and community. It feels like everybody knows everybody,' Jenna Mandolini, the director of sales and marketing at Hotel Arista in downtown Naperville, told the outlet. Trending: Maker of the $60,000 foldable home has 3 factory buildings, 600+ houses built, and big plans to solve housing — According to the World Population Review, Naperville has exhibited all the essential signs of a city on the rise, with its population growing significantly over the past 45 years, from just 45,000 people in 1980 to almost 150,000 today, adding businesses, amenities, and diversity thanks to its commutable distance to Chicago. According to Wehrli, one of its significant growth factors was passing a decades-old law that required developers to donate land or cash for parks and school sites, a decision, he told the Mail, that 'became a model for cities across the country.' Naperville is indicative of a wider pattern that has seen the Chicago suburbs grow in population as more people have left the city due to high taxes, violence, and the pandemic, suburban Chicago newspaper Daily Herald reports. According to think tank Illinois Policy, citing Census data, Chicago has lost 128,000 residents since 2015, although there has been evidence of a slight reversal over the last two years. The Northwest suburbs are especially in demand, with Gen Xers and baby boomers drawn to relaxed, resort-type living and the range of accommodation types, the Herald states, attracting residents who would rather rent than be saddled with a mortgage. According to U.S. Census data, as cited by Secret Chicago, the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin area ranked ninth in the nation for numeric growth, adding 70,762 residents between 2023 and 2024. Read Next: , which provides access to a pool of short-term loans backed by residential real estate with just a $100 minimum. Invest Where It Hurts — And Help Millions Heal: Image: Shutterstock Send To MSN: 0 This article This Low-Key Chicago Suburb Has Just Been Named The Best Place To Live In America For The Second Year In A Row originally appeared on Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
