The Best Places To Live in 2024 May Surprise You—Including What You’ll Pay for a House

Wondering where the very best place is to live? According to just-released rankings from U.S. News & World Report, that honor goes to Naples, FL.

Naples, with its white sandy beaches and glut of world-class golf courses, is a popular haven for retired “snowbirds” looking to escape the cold in the winter—but the lack of state income tax doesn’t hurt either.

The South fared well in this year’s rankings, with locales in Texas, Alabama, and North and South Carolina taking five of the top 10 spots. Colorado’s clear air and mountain vistas claimed two top positions.

What these top locations have in common is their relative affordability compared with many of the country’s largest cities. Furthermore, they offer many of the same amenities: walkable downtowns, thriving communities, and plenty of green space. Realtor.com® Chief Economist Danielle Hale suggests that anyone considering moving to one of these locales should do their research, however.

“When exploring a new area that’s remote from where you currently live, it’s worth digging a little deeper to understand the broader market context and make sure that what makes this area appealing generally—in the case of Naples, warm, sandy beaches—is actually something that matches your preferences,” she says.

(Naples, FL))

Median home price: $795,000 Median rent: $6,000

(Home for sale in Naples, FL, for $949,000.Realtor.com)

((Boise, ID))

Median home price: $422,080 Median rent: $1,418

(This three-bedroom Boise, ID, home is on the market for $475,000. Realtor.com)

((Colorado Springs, CO))

Median home price: $394,553 Median rent: $1,702

(This home in Colorado Springs, CO, is priced at $875,000. It sits on 35 acres.Realtor.com)

((Greenville, SC))

Median home price: $393,809 Median rent: $1,193

(This Greenville, SC, home is on the market for $250,000. Realtor.com)

((Charlotte, NC))

Median home price: $359,446 Median rent: $1,503

(This four-bedroom home in Charlotte, NC, is available for $296,000. Realtor.com)

((Raleigh, NC))

Median home price: $382,677 Median rent: $1,433

(This 2,470-square-foot home in Raleigh, NC, is on the market for $409,900. Realtor.com)

(( Huntsville, AL))

Median home price: $245,381 Median rent: $1,226

(This three-bedroom Huntsville, AL, home is on the market for $235,000. Realtor.com)

((Virginia Beach, VA))

Median home price: $358,477 Median rent: $1,804

(You could have this beachfront condo in Virginia Beach, VA, for $399,000. Realtor.com)

((Austin, TX))

Median home price: $487,981 Median rent: $1,716

( This home in Austin, TX, is on the market for $1,399,000. Realtor.com)

((Boulder, CO))

Median home price: $854,424 Median rent: $2,061

(This Boulder, CO, home sits on a 3-acre lot and is listed at $859,000. Realtor.com)

Ref: The Best Places To Live in 2024 May Surprise You—Including What You’ll Pay for a House (realtor)

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