Most Accessible Cities

If proximity to airports, multiple transportation options and quick commute times appeal to you, so will these cities. Each was chosen based on its distance to nearby airports and the availability of numerous transportation methods. Results based on Low Average Commute Time, AmTrak/Rapid Rail, Use of Public Transportation, Closet Airport and Name.

Top 10 Active Cities

These cities are great choices for those with active, always on-the-go lifestyles. Selected for their unique resident opportunities, including local recreational programs, outdoor attractions, multiple community events and more, these cities keep their residents healthy and involved.

Cities for Business

Looking for a business-focused location? These cities are sure to fit the bill. Each was chosen for its attention to attracting new economic development to the area and the presence of small, locally owned businesses.

Foodie Finds: 10 Surprising Food Cities

Foodies worth their sea salt know metropolitan cities like Paris, New York City and San Francisco are considered food meccas. But diverse dining offerings and a deep-rooted food culture can be uncovered in smaller towns and cities, too. Livability.com has searched 200 of the most livable cities in America to find the 10 most surprisingly vibrant cities for foodies to flex their taste buds. These are cities and towns where gourmands can find some undiscovered gems. From farmers markets and independent restaurants to quality of life and cost of living, these aren't just some of the best cities for food — they're great communities for everyone. For more in-depth info about these great food cities, just click on the city names below. Bon appetit!

Golf's Best Kept Secrets: 10 Great Golf Cities

Every golfer has heard of Pebble Beach and Augusta, but the vast majority of the more than 28 million Americans who play golf regularly spend their weekends on the public and private courses in small towns and cities all over the country. What many of them don't know is that local courses can often be best-kept secrets and hidden gems. Livability.com has searched 200 of the most livable cities in America to find the top ten best lesser-known cities for golfers. Here are the best cities and towns for golfers who want to get off the beaten path. And with criteria spanning quality of life and cost of living, to the number of public or private course, to the number of courses offering tournament or year-round play, these aren't just some of the best cities for golf—they're great communities for everyone. For in-depth info about these great golf cities, just click on the city names below. Fore!

Green Cities

Being environmentally friendly isn't a buzz word for these cities; they have long adopted the green way of life. Each has been chosen based on its attention to recycling programs, air quality and residents' use of public transportation. Results based on OnBoard data: Recycling Likelihood Index, Clean Air Index, Use of Public Transportation, non-motorized methods of transportation.

Kid-Friendly Cities

Even your tots will enjoy the move, especially if it means a new home in one of these kid-friendly cities. These cities were chosen based on the quality of their educational system, low crime rates and percentage of families in the area. Results based on OnBoard data: Blue Ribbon Schools (educational climate), crime rate, percentage of household w/families. This one broken down by blue ribbon schools then lowest crime rate.

Outdoorsy Cities

Outdoor enthusiasts can feel right at home in these locations, known for their gorgeous scenery, outdoor recreational opportunities, proximity to parks and the residents' overall appreciation of the natural world surrounding them.

Retirement Cities

Those looking for a quiet, relaxed place to retire might find these cities intriguing. Each has been chosen based on its percentage of retired residents and local opportunities catered to this group.

Top 10 Staycation Cities

One of the newest terms used in the travel industry, “staycations” refer to vacations found right in your own backyard. And these cities offer multiple staycation opportunities to their residents, from unique attractions to fantastic parks and more.

Top 10 College Towns: Great Cities for School & Life After Graduation

Great college rivalries are the stuff of legend —Army vs. Navy, Alabama vs. Auburn, Harvard vs. Yale. Many the most famous clashes extend far beyond sports into the world of academia, graduation rates, job placement and even party-ability. 

Now Livability.com is throwing down the gauntlet by ranking our Top 10 College Towns: Great Cities for School and Life After Graduation.

College is about more than getting a degree, it's about establishing a life. That's why this list isn't a ranking of colleges, but rather a ranking of great cities that are home to some of the nation's best colleges and universities. These cities are cultural hubs, artistic centers, intellectual meccas and economic drivers offering students and residents some of the best places to live, study, play and launch a career in America.