US News & World Report has released its annual ranking of the top ten cities in the United States. The study is based on a comprehensive assessment of 150 major cities based on the following criteria: quality of life, employment opportunities, safety, housing affordability, education, and climate resilience.

1. Naples, Florida

Naples is a luxury lifestyle city located on the Gulf Coast. It is the most prestigious city in Florida, ranking among the top 3 cities with the highest incomes.

Features of the city:

  • Population: 19,704 people.
  • Average age: 66. Popular among wealthy retirees and businessmen.
  • Median household income: $135,657.
  • Average home price: $629,500.
  • Average rent: $6100 per month.

Infrastructure:

  • 1350+ golf courses.
  • Snow-white beaches.
  • Luxury real estate.
  • The $295 million apartment complex is the most expensive home in the United States.
  • Lots of upscale restaurants and boutique shops.

2. Boise, Idaho

Boise is an epicenter of tech and economic growth with a vibrant startup ecosystem.

Features of the city:

  • Population: 235,421 people.
  • Average age: 37 years.
  • Fastest Growing City in the United States (2018).
  • Median household income: $79,977.
  • Average home price: $472,500.
  • Average rent: $1774 per month.

Infrastructure:

  • Proximity to scenic state parks.
  • Well-developed infrastructure for active outdoor recreation.
  • Balance between urban environment and nature.
  • A thriving microbrewery culture

3. Colorado Springs, Colorado

A city with a rich sports infrastructure, located near the Olympic training center and offering excellent opportunities for active recreation.

Features of the city:

  • Population: 488,664 people.
  • Average age: 35 years.
  • Median household income: $83,215.
  • Average home price: $440,000.
  • Average rent: $1873 per month.

Infrastructure:

  • Olympic training center.
  • Developed sports infrastructure.
  • Proximity to national parks (Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak)
  • Hundreds of kilometers of trails for hiking and mountain biking.

4. Greenville, South Carolina

A dynamic industrial city with a presence of international companies. It is home to the headquarters of major corporations, including Michelin and Lockheed Martin. The city is located in the picturesque foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains with a moderate climate.

Features of the city:

  • Population: 72,824 people.
  • Average age: 39 years.
  • Median household income: $73,536.
  • Average home price: $366,500.
  • Average rent: $1725 ​​per month.

Infrastructure:

  • Headquarters of international corporations.
  • Situated in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
  • Proximity to natural landscapes.

5. Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte is the second largest banking center in the United States after New York.

Features of the city:

  • Metropolitan population: 911,311 people.
  • Average age: 34 years.
  • Median household income: $80,581.
  • Average home price: $424,900.
  • Average rent: $1950 per month.

Infrastructure:

  • Headquarters of Bank of America and Wells Fargo.
  • Developed sports infrastructure.
  • Active real estate market.

Charlotte, North Carolina

6. Raleigh, North Carolina

The city of Raleigh is a key element of the Research Triangle with great scientific potential. The city attracts highly qualified specialists in the fields of biotechnology, IT, and pharmaceuticals.

Features of the city:

  • Population: 482,295 people.
  • Average age: 33 years.
  • Median household income: $86,309.
  • Average home price: $450,000.
  • Average rent: $1826 per month.

Infrastructure:

  • Large research centers.
  • World-class universities.
  • Developed technological ecosystem.

7. Huntsville, Alabama

Huntsville is a global hub for the aerospace and defense industries.

Features of the city:

  • Population: 225,564 people.
  • Average age: 38 years.
  • Median household income: $73,319.
  • Average home price: $315,000.
  • Average rent: $1465 per month.

Infrastructure:

  • NASA Headquarters.
  • Boeing production sites.
  • Blue Origin Space Center.
  • Developed engineering infrastructure.
  • Active startup ecosystem.

8. Virginia Beach, Virginia

It is a tourist-attractive city with a developed economy.

Features of the city:

  • Population: 453,649 people.
  • Average age: 36 years.
  • Median household income: $91,141.
  • Average home price: $384,500.
  • Average rent: $2195 per month.

Infrastructure:

  • Developed tourist infrastructure.
  • Long coastline.
  • Creative district ViBe.

9. Austin, Texas

The largest tech hub after Silicon Valley, especially attractive to young professionals.

Features of the city:

  • Population: 979,882 people.
  • Average age: 33 years.
  • Median household income: $91,501.
  • Average home price: $484,900.
  • Average rent: $2000 per month.

Infrastructure:

  • Headquarters of technology companies.
  • Active startup ecosystem.

10. Boulder, Colorado

Boulder is a youthful city with a wealth of opportunities, where technology, science, culture and quality of life are in perfect balance.

Features of the city:

  • Population: 105,898 people.
  • Average age: 28.6 years.
  • Median household income: $75,923.
  • Median home price: $945,000.
  • Average rent: $2995 per month.

Infrastructure:

  • Proximity to the Rocky Mountains.
  • Ecologically oriented urban environment.

Comparative Table of Cities

Let's summarize the key points from this article in a summary table:

City

Population

The average cost of housing

Average income

Naples, Florida

19,704

$629,500

$135,657

Boise, Idaho

25,421

$472,500

$79,977

Colorado Springs, Colorado

488,664

$440,000

$83,215

Greenville, South Carolina

72,824

$366,500

$73,536

Charlotte, North Carolina

911,311

$424,900

$80,581

Raleigh, North Carolina

482,295

$450,000

$86,309

Huntsville, Alabama

225,564

$315,000

$73,319

Virginia Beach, Virginia

453,649

$384,500

$91,141

Austin, Texas

979,882

$484,900

$91,501

Boulder, Colorado

105,898

$945,000

$75,923

Source: businessinsider.com.