Asheville NC

UPDATE: Check out our new 2023 Best Cities to Live in the U.S. list.

#9. Asheville NC

Asheville is known as a hip, bohemian city full of outdoor activities and amazing beer.

But did you know the traffic here is pretty minimal, especially for a city that’s growing as fast as Asheville is?

While everyone complains about sitting in traffic for any amount of time, drivers in Asheville haven’t noticed their commute times increase in years. In fact, it’s getting better, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. If you add up all of the seconds saved commuting in 2016 compared to the study in 2012, drivers saved 78 minutes a year. The average commute time here? Twenty-one minutes and 18 seconds. This artsy mountain city also landed on our 2019 list of Top 100 Best Places to Live thanks to its laid-back, eclectic vibes, a plethora of outdoor activities at your fingertips, and food and craft beer scenes that will keep your tastebuds happy.

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