Top 5: Best Places for Quality of Life in the U.S.
US NEWS & WORLD REPORT: The cities with the best quality of life have high scores on U.S. News’ Quality of Life Index. It measures how satisfied residents are with their daily lives, and takes into account factors like crime, quality and availability of health care, quality of education and average commute time. For more information on how we rank, read the Best Places to Live methodology.
#5 RALEIGH, NC
Raleigh, along with neighboring Durham and Chapel Hill, is known for its research/technology roots and collegiate rivalries. This tri-city region known as the Triangle lures new residents every day with strong job growth and a high quality of life.
Many people who call Raleigh home are young, friendly, diverse, and educated. They enjoy dining out in local restaurants – many of which have earned national accolades – and gathering over craft beers in one of the region's many microbreweries. A strong sense of community is evident, as strangers are quick to provide a friendly conversation when standing in line at the supermarket.
Raleigh also encompasses beautiful green spaces, family-friendly museums, and a growing art and music scene defined by monthly gallery walks, summer concerts, and music festivals like Hopscotch.
Read about the ranking on the US NEWS & WORLD REPORT website.
Photo Credit: Visit Raleigh, Brian Strickland