2019 Top 100 Best Places To Live

Manchester is a true treasure. This former textile hub is the business center of New Hampshire with all kinds of things to do, but it’s also a stone’s throw from New England outdoor wonderlands that will take your breath away.

Fire up the ye ol’ Google and type “college town” in the search bar and you’ll likely find Gainesville in all of its Gator-lovin’ glory.

With 80 award-winning parks, 100 miles of trails and three rivers, Fort Wayne is a literal playground for residents and visitors of all ages.

With one of the youngest populations in Florida, life in Jacksonville is a nonstop adventure. Jacksonville is located right on the Atlantic Ocean, and offers both low-key lounge locations and fast-paced nightlife.

Ask locals what they think makes this California town the best place to live, and they are likely to say, “Victorville is a great place to raise kids!” With a steady economy and high scores in the categories of health and demographics, there’s no question — Victorville belongs on the list of 100 Best Places to Live.

The fastest growing city in the Midwest, Des Moines offers the amenities, both cultural and recreational, that rival its much larger cousins.

This city in the heart of Big Sky Country is ideal for anyone who loves the outdoors. Great Falls is situated along the banks of the lovely Missouri River and offers ample opportunity for adventure.

Located just 45 minutes from the coast, Bangor is a scenic town in Maine with a quaint downtown that’s filled with locally owned shops and friendly residents.

When you picture a dreamy southwest scene, your brain might conjure up an image of Tucson — complete with cacti, canyons, and cliffs.

St. Louis is an evolving city that clinched the #100 spot on our Top 100 Best Places to Live list thanks to affordability, job opportunities and the sense of pride residents here take in their city.