Best Places to Live
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Explore the best college towns America has to offer
One trend we’ve found from examining the best places to live is that they often have colleges or universities. There are several reasons for this (influx of new residents, cultural activities, and economic stability), but the main thing to take away is that our 10 Best College Towns lists are for everyone’s benefit, not just prospective students.
2018 Top 10 Best Cities for Recent College Grads
From job opportunities to culture to affordability, here are the 10 best cities in America for college grads to start their next chapter.
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2014 10 Best Cities for New College Grads
Thousands of new college graduates will soon be looking for somewhere to start a career, hopefully somewhat related to their chosen field of study. These are towns with high numbers of young adults, great entertainment options and, most importantly, employment potential. -
2013 10 Best College Towns
Our Top 10 College Towns 2013 list showcases communities with strong ties to the universities that call them home. These places offer residents a high quality of life thanks largely to the impact the college has on the town. -
2012 10 Best College Towns
Our third annual list of the best college towns looks at cities where the college plays an integral part of the economy and culture. We ranked the cities according to the ratio of students to residents, cost of living and entertainment options. You'll be surprised by what we found. -
2011 10 Best College Towns
Sure, the presence of a college gives you sports teams, arts scenes and nightlife to cheer for, but these towns offer dynamic living and a range of entertainment options to keep you busy. Take a look at our picks. -
2011 10 Best Cities for College Grads
We've done the homework for you. Find out which cities are the best for recent college grads. -
2010 10 Best College Towns
College, it turns out, is an experience shaped as much by what's happening off campus as it is in the classroom. We've selected 10 top college towns that provide plenty of culture and things to do when you're not studying.
