| liv score 664 How We Calculate Our Data |
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| Civics | 71 |
| Demographics | 61 |
| Economy | 64 |
| Education | 92 |
| Health | 74 |
| Housing | 44 |
| Infrastructure | 57 |
#13. Berkeley, CA
Famous for its academics and dedication to free speech, Berkeley houses the University of California, Berkeley, which sits along the eastern shore of San Francisco Bay. Nearly 70 percent of adult residents in the city have an associate’s degree or better, and most Berkeley citizens remain advocates for social change and equality.
A high-rated healthcare network is anchored by Alta Bates Summit Medical Center, and the main thoroughfare for entertainment venues in the city is Shattuck Avenue, which passes through several unique neighborhoods. Other quality-of-life-boosting luxuries in Berkeley include multiple parks, great weather and a thriving downtown that is seeing more millennials moving in.