| liv score 605 How We Calculate Our Data |
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|---|---|
| Civics | 76 |
| Demographics | 44 |
| Economy | 70 |
| Education | 83 |
| Health | 35 |
| Housing | 67 |
| Infrastructure | 47 |
#93. Auburn, AL
With a fun, youthful atmosphere thanks to Auburn University, Auburn makes our Best Places list, and has also been named to Livability.com’s Top 10 College Towns.
The city offers great quality of life with affordable housing, good transportation options, and recreational opportunities such as Chewacla State Park in the Appalachian foothills. The median income for families here tops $80,000.
The economy is strong in high-tech manufacturing and research; in fact, there are four research parks within the city limits. Residents have access to a thriving downtown along with a number of eye-pleasing historic neighborhoods, and volunteerism and involvement with social causes are high priorities for many Auburn citizens.