3 Alabama cities named to Livability’s Top 100 places to live in the U.S.
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Livability.com released its annual list of top 100 places to live across the country + three Alabama cities made the list including one in the top 20.
And there’s not much surprise to which spots made the list. Our state was represented by:
- Hoover | Rank: 15 | LivScore: 763
- Huntsville | Rank: 87 | LivScore: 674
- Auburn | Rank: 91 | LivScore: 666
Keep reading to find out more about why each city made the list.
Auburn
Auburn is no stranger to being on these type of lists. Just a few months ago, the city was listed as the No. 5 place to live in America by a USA Today study.
Livability ranked Auburn just inside the top 100. The site breaks down eight different categories to create a LivScore for each city. Here’s how Auburn ranked, out of 100, in each category:
- Amenities: 43
- Economy: 46
- Education: 56
- Environment: 58
- Health: 53
- Housing + Cost of Living: 78
- Safety: 64
- Transportation: 53
“One thing you’ll quickly notice after moving to Auburn, AL, is that those who call it home are bursting with community pride. It’s warranted as there’s so much to be excited about in this eastern Alabama college town, including a nationally ranked public school system, a diverse population, an excellent arts and culture scene and the cheerful school spirit that spills over from Auburn University.”
Livability.com
Huntsville
Huntsville has made the list for the second time, with the city’s schools, cost of living and outdoor opportunities and amenities highlighted as the city’s strengths.
Here’s how the site broke down Huntsville’s LivScore:
- Amenities: 51
- Economy: 48
- Education: 46
- Environment: 59
- Health: 48
- Housing + Cost of Living: 79
- Safety: 52
- Transportation: 56
“Those who relocate to this fast-growing city are welcomed with an excellent quality of life that includes a diverse mix of housing options, from downtown digs to golf course living.”
Livability.com
Hoover
Hoover was the highest ranked Alabama city on the list, sitting at No. 15 overall on Livability’s list.
“I am thrilled to see that, once again, Hoover has been named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live in America by Livability.com. This is no surprise, but it doesn’t happen by accident. It’s the result of years of hard work by so many — from our dedicated city employees and first responders to our outstanding school system, and the countless community members and business owners who take pride in calling Hoover home. I’m proud to be part of a city that continues to grow, serve, and thrive together.”
Frank Brocato, Hoover mayor
Here’s where the Birmingham suburb ranked in each category:
- Amenities: 54
- Economy: 78
- Education: 58
- Environment: 46
- Health: 70
- Housing + Cost of Living: 74
- Safety: 66
- Transportation: 68
“Outside of the highly rated schools, the city is very family-friendly, and the assortment of community centers, recreational opportunities and playgrounds make the city an excellent place for families with children. The arts and culture scene is thriving, too.”
Livability.com
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