Money's list of America's best small towns


And the winners are...
And the winners are...
Yes, strong local economies still exist. These small towns have 'em - plus great schools, affordable homes, low crime, and much more. More
1. Louisville, CO
2. Chanhassen, MN
3. Papillion, NE
4. Middleton, WI
5. Milton, MA
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6-figure towns
6-figure towns
Holmdel, N.J., residents pull in more than $159,000 a year. Which other places have high incomes? More

Where to find rich singles
PLAY Where to find rich singles
Seeking a sugar daddy (or mama)? Follow the money to these affluent towns, where singles are abundant. More

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Does your city have nice cafes, great culture, friendly neighbors? A real-estate market that defied the downturn? Send your photos and videos and show us why. More
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What's most important to you when choosing where to live?
  • Good jobs
  • Affordable homes
  • Top schools
  • Low crime
  • Things to do
Where the jobs are
Where the jobs are
These 25 counties have experienced the most job growth over the last eight years. More

Best places, state-by-state
Best places, state-by-state
Texas is tied with Massachusetts, Ohio and Connecticut as home to the most Top 100 towns on this year's list. See the best places to live in your favorite state. More
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1,800+ cities
1,800+ cities
See detailed city stats, homes for sale and job openings for all the towns in our Best Places database. Facebook users: Post your thoughts on our picks. More
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Compare cities
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Help your town win!
Money picked the top 100. Now it’s your turn: Which town will be our fan favorite? Become a fan of your town and it might just make it to No. 1. Results updated monthly.
Town Become a fan # of fans
1. Louisville, CO Become a fan on facebook Add me! 4,256
2. Chanhassen, MN Become a fan on facebook Add me! 2,410
3. Papillion, NE Become a fan on facebook Add me! 1,581
4. Middleton, WI Become a fan on facebook Add me! 1,481
5. Milton, MA Become a fan on facebook Add me! 1,425
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How we picked the Best Places
Using statistics from data provider Onboard Informatics, we crunched the numbers in order to zero in on America's best small towns for families. (Last year, we looked at small cities, with populations between 50,000 and 300,000.) More

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