United States City Rankings

Top 100 cities ranked by most democratic

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Composite rankings combining multiple weighted metrics — 5 topics across U.S. Census, FBI, NOAA and CDC data.

Best Cities for Retirees

Low crime, warm climate, affordable cost of living and strong healthcare access.

Best Cities for Remote Workers

Strong broadband, affordable rent, low traffic and existing remote-work culture.

Best Cities for Families

Strong schools, low crime, affordable homes and family-friendly commutes.

Best Cities for Young Professionals

High incomes, educated peers, transit access and an under-35 demographic.

Most Affordable Cities

The lowest cost of living across home prices, rent, services and rent burden.

Population & Density

Largest Cities Smallest Cities Most Dense Least Dense

Economy

Highest Income Lowest Income Lowest Unemployment Highest Unemployment Lowest Poverty Highest Poverty Highest Wages Cheapest Cost of Living

Housing

Highest Home Value Most Affordable Highest Rent Lowest Rent Highest Homeownership Newest Housing Lowest Property Tax

Demographics & Education

Most Educated Best Schools Most Graduate Degrees Youngest Cities Oldest Cities Most Veterans

Health & Safety

Safest Cities Highest Crime Healthiest Cities Lowest Smoking Best Doctor Access Best Dental Access

Climate & Air

Warmest Cities Coldest Cities Rainiest Cities Driest Cities Sunniest Cities Snowiest Cities Cleanest Air Worst Air Quality

Quality of Life

Most Walkable Best Transit Most Bikeable Shortest Commute Most Work From Home

Civic & Politics

Most Republican Most Democratic Most Disasters

Geography & Infrastructure

Highest Elevation Best Broadband Most EV Stations Most Libraries Most Restaurants

Most Democratic — United States

1 Chevy Chase MD 91.2%

2 Washington DC 91.2%

3 Takoma Park MD 91.2%

4 District Heights MD 86.4%

5 Hyattsville MD 86.4%

6 Mount Rainier MD 86.4%

7 Langley Park MD 86.4%

8 Waldorf MD 86.4%

9 Oxon Hill MD 86.4%

10 Glenn Dale MD 86.4%

11 Riverdale Park MD 86.4%

12 Peppermill Village MD 86.4%

13 La Plata MD 86.4%

14 Chillum MD 86.4%

15 Marlton MD 86.4%

16 College Park MD 86.4%

17 Woodlawn CDP (Prince George's County) MD 86.4%

18 Coral Hills MD 86.4%

19 Largo MD 86.4%

20 Summerfield MD 86.4%

21 Mitchellville MD 86.4%

22 Kettering MD 86.4%

23 Brock Hall MD 86.4%

24 Suitland MD 86.4%

25 Adelphi MD 86.4%

26 Greenbelt MD 86.4%

27 Silver Hill MD 86.4%

28 Glassmanor MD 86.4%

29 New Carrollton MD 86.4%

30 Cheverly MD 86.4%

31 Lanham MD 86.4%

32 East Riverdale MD 86.4%

33 Brandywine MD 86.4%

34 Landover MD 86.4%

35 Seabrook MD 86.4%

36 Marlboro Village MD 86.4%

37 Clinton MD 86.4%

38 Glenarden MD 86.4%

39 Westphalia MD 86.4%

40 Walker Mill MD 86.4%

41 Forestville MD 86.4%

42 Lake Arbor MD 86.4%

43 Friendly MD 86.4%

44 Marlow Heights MD 86.4%

45 Rosaryville MD 86.4%

46 Camp Springs MD 86.4%

47 Temple Hills MD 86.4%

48 Bladensburg MD 86.4%

49 Hillcrest Heights MD 86.4%

50 Fairwood MD 86.4%

51 Fort Lee VA 85.8%

52 Petersburg VA 85.8%

53 Lansdowne MD 85.2%

54 Middle River MD 85.2%

55 Brooklyn Park MD 85.2%

56 Woodlawn CDP (Baltimore County) MD 85.2%

57 Rossville MD 85.2%

58 Severna Park MD 85.2%

59 Lake Shore MD 85.2%

60 Baltimore Highlands MD 85.2%

61 Lochearn MD 85.2%

62 Glen Burnie MD 85.2%

63 Catonsville MD 85.2%

64 Arnold MD 85.2%

65 Odenton MD 85.2%

66 Arbutus MD 85.2%

67 Overlea MD 85.2%

68 Riviera Beach MD 85.2%

69 Dundalk MD 85.2%

70 Edgemere MD 85.2%

71 Linthicum MD 85.2%

72 Ferndale MD 85.2%

73 Rosedale MD 85.2%

74 Pasadena MD 85.2%

75 Elkridge MD 85.2%

76 Baltimore MD 85.2%

77 Essex MD 85.2%

78 Milford Mill MD 85.2%

79 Severn MD 85.2%

80 Crofton MD 85.2%

81 Bowleys Quarters MD 85.2%

82 Conley GA 84.3%

83 Morrow GA 84.3%

84 Hapeville GA 84.3%

85 South Fulton GA 84.3%

86 Forest Park GA 84.3%

87 Riverdale GA 84.3%

88 Fairburn GA 84.3%

89 Union City GA 84.3%

90 Jonesboro GA 84.3%

91 Irondale GA 84.3%

92 College Park GA 84.3%

93 Lovejoy GA 84.3%

94 Charlottesville VA 83.4%

95 University of Virginia VA 83.4%

96 Hollymead VA 83.4%

97 Palisades Park NJ 82.4%

98 Leonia NJ 82.4%

99 Fort Lee NJ 82.4%

100 Cliffside Park NJ 82.4%

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City rankings help residents, researchers, and policymakers understand how communities compare across important quality-of-life measures.

Data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, FBI Crime Statistics, and NOAA climate records.

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