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Trending with 25 to 34-year-olds
Where the most 25 to 34-year-olds moved in from another state last year (U.S. average: 3.8%). Source: U.S. Census, 2024.
Trending with people 55 and up
Where the most people 55 and older moved in from another state last year (U.S. average: 1.1%). Source: U.S. Census, 2024.
Affordable towns
Lower cost of living than most of the U.S. Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
Smaller towns near big cities
Towns of 8,000 to 60,000 people, 18 to 40 miles from a city of 400,000+. One per city. Source: U.S. Census, 2024.
Warm winters
The warmest Januaries among mid-size and larger metros. Source: NOAA climate normals.
Short commutes
The shortest average trips to work. Source: U.S. Census.
Low or no state income tax
States with no income tax on wages, or a top rate of about 3% or less (2026). Some cities add their own local income tax.
Fastest job growth
Where the number of jobs grew most over the past year. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Great for hiking
Ranked by hiking routes mapped within 31 miles, with more weight where the land has real hills. Map data: OpenStreetMap; elevation: USGS and NASA.
Great for nightlife
Ranked by how many bars, pubs and clubs are mapped within 9 miles. Map data: OpenStreetMap.
Beach towns
Ranked by how many beaches are mapped within 37 miles. Map data: OpenStreetMap.
Mountain towns
Ranked by how high the land rises above town within 31 miles. Elevation: USGS and NASA terrain data.
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