- Niche recently released its list of the best cities to live in America in 2019.
- To create its ranking, the site looks at key factors like local schools and housing trends, as well as thousands of community reviews.
- According to Niche, Arlington, Virginia, is the number one best city to live in this year.
- Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Berkeley, California round out the top three spots on Niche's list.
- Several towns in Texas and California are among the US' top 50 most livable cities, according to Niche.
Niche has released its annual list of the best cities to live in America.
To create its ranking, the site researches neighborhoods in the US, looking at several key factors including the quality of local schools, housing trends, employment statistics, crime rates, access to amenities, and more. Niche also takes into account thousands of reviews from residents in areas across the country.
Below, check out the 50 most livable cities of 2019 and why residents love living there, according to Niche.
You can read more about Niche's methodology for ranking cities here.
50. Portland, Oregon
According to Niche, Portland is known for its laid-back, friendly residents; proximity to beautiful mountains and the Pacific Ocean; and rich arts and culture scene.
49. Salt Lake City, Utah
Niche also lists Salt Lake City as one of the country's healthiest cities, as well as one of the best cities for outdoor activities in the US.
48. Denton, Texas
Located just outside of Dallas, Denton offers residents a suburban feel and lots of bars and parks to frequent, according to Niche.
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