Each of these cities has something special—from strong job markets and affordable housing to great schools, outdoor adventure, and exciting food and drink...
Each year, we at Livability put together our Top 100 Best Places to Live in America. The list is based on more than 50 data points and examines 2,300 cities to narrow down the very best places to live across the country. Here, we’re highlighting the top 25 best places to live in the Southeast based on our research. Each of these cities has something special to offer — read on to find out what.
Raleigh has two nicknames that hint at the unparalleled quality of life here. Raleigh is known as the “Smithsonian of the South,” thanks to the abundance of high-quality museums. Also, the city is referred to as the “City of Oaks” because of the many oak trees that provide shade throughout the city. Raleigh is home to three major state museums — of art, history and natural sciences — and they’re free.
Plenty of parks, a historic downtown square with shops, galleries and restaurants, and a surprise Croatian village all add to McKinney’s A-plus quality of life. Columbia, Md. Nestled between Baltimore and Washington, D.C. , Columbia, Md., is a unique city with a blossoming downtown, tantalizingly good cuisine and an arts scene that punches high above its weight class. The Columbia Festival of the Arts adds a burst of creativity to the city each year, while live music and public art can be enjoyed year-round.
Plano residents aren’t just focused on business, though. There are plenty of fun things to do, including lots of good shopping. The Shops at Legacy and Legacy West and a downtown full of local boutiques make Plano a shopping destination. Art lovers can explore the Downtown Arts District and its community of performing arts events, galleries, boutiques and concert halls.
One other thing to note: The North Carolina Symphony hosts concerts during the summer at Cary’s Koka Booth Amphitheatre. Louisville, Ky. Louisville, Ky., needs no introduction. The city is known for the Kentucky Derby, Louisville sluggers and fantastic bourbon. But those who move to Lou quickly discover that the city is much more than its storied staples, like Whiskey Row and Churchill Downs. The arts and culture scene takes center stage. However, the city has a stable economy home to startups and heavy-hitter brands like Maker’s Mark and Louisville Slugger.
Located in the north-central part of the state, Greensboro is the third-largest city in North Carolina. The city is roughly equidistant from Raleigh to the east and Charlotte to the west. Additionally, it is home to seven colleges and universities, with a total enrollment of more than 54,000 students. Because of this, nearly 90% of residents aged 25 and older have a high-school diploma or higher.
Huntsville, Ala. Known as “The Rocket City,” Huntsville is braced for takeoff. The economy is strong, and good-paying jobs are aplenty, with aerospace and defense as key industries. However, it isn’t all space exploration and rocket science here. Those who relocate to this fast-growing city are welcomed with an excellent quality of life that includes a diverse mix of housing options, from downtown digs to golf course living.
That emphasis on education translates into Lexington having some of the best public schools in Kentucky. And there are plenty of ways to play, too, from hiking Raven Run, listening to live music, sipping craft cocktails and shopping The Square to cheering on basketball royalty at Rupp Arena. Mauldin, S.C. Every Southern cook worth their salt knows it’s Duke’s or nothing when it comes to using mayonnaise in a recipe. And, the residents of small-town Mauldin, SC won’t soon let you forget it. But, condiment battles aside, this town of nearly 25,000 people boasts one of the premier cultural centers in the Southeast.
Pflugerville, Texas It may be difficult to pronounce this city’s name, but it’s easy to see why they’re one of the best places to live in the Southeast. Pflugerville is a suburb of Austin with a population of around 66,000. This business-friendly town formed Business Pfirst, a community group that helps local companies overcome obstacles to growth and assists employers with talent needs, making this growing town a destination for Gen Z and millennial workers looking to accelerate their careers.
Tampa, Fla. It may surprise you that Tampa is more than just a tourist town, but the locals will tell you that it’s one of the best places to live in the Southeast. The city is the third largest in the state with a population of around 390,000. Additionally, with many Fortune 100 companies located in the city, Tampa means business. Sports are also serious business in the city. Whether you want to catch an NFL game or chill out at the hockey rink, Tampa is a sports fan’s paradise.
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