Live ranking · Updated weekly
The LIVIN 100
best places to live in America
A composite ranking of mid-size US cities, scored across local content depth, business density, community presence, and Market Mayor activation. Powered by on-the-ground data, refreshed every week.
Cities ranked
100
States covered
33
Local stories
23
Verified businesses
43,881
How we score
The LivScore methodology
Each city earns a 0–100 LivScore based on five weighted factors. The ranking prioritizes cities with active local communities — places where LIVIN's data, content, and Market Mayors give residents a real on-the-ground advantage.
30%
Content depth
Published local guides, neighborhood profiles, and stories
30%
Business density
Verified local businesses surfaced through Google Places
20%
Market Mayor presence
Active local champion vetting partners and content
10%
Pilot status
Cohort acceleration: courting, activated, or established
10%
Population fit
Mid-size cities (50k–1M) score highest by design