Best Cities To Live In America: 3 CO Metros Make The List

It’s always nice to receive a little positive recognition.

The financial news and opinion site 24/7 Wall St. recently released its “America’s 50 Best Cities To Live” rankings for 2020, and three Colorado cities took home a spot on the list.

Here are the cities from our state that are included in the rankings:

Greenwood Village (Highest Ranked)

• Ranking: No. 10
• Population: 15,677
• Five-year population change: Up by 10.2 percent
• Median household income: $127,134
• Five-year average unemployment rate: 3.4 percent

"Like many other municipalities in commuting distance of a major urban area, Greenwood Village residents benefit from easy access to the amenities of the nearby city, as well as the employment opportunities there," 24/7 Wall St. said.

Denver (Next Highest Ranked)

• Ranking: No. 39
• Population: 693,417
• Five-year population change: Up by 12 percent
• Median household income: $63,793
• Five-year average unemployment rate: 4 percent

"Denver residents benefit from a higher than typical concentration of cultural attractions and entertainment options like bars, restaurants, museums, movie theaters, and recreation centers," 24/7 Wall St. said.

Lone Tree (Next Highest Ranked)

• Ranking: No. 40
• Population: 14,209
• Five-year population change: Up by 22.5 percent
• Median household income: $115,746
• Five-year average unemployment rate: 3.1 percent

"A relatively wealthy area, the typical Lone Tree household earns $115,746 a year, nearly double the national median of $60,293," 24/7 Wall St. said. "The high income level is likely due in part to the area’s tight labor market."

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Manhattan Beach, California, ranked as the best city in the nation to live in, according to 24/7 Wall St., followed by Winnetka, Illinois, and Hanover, New Hampshire.

“It is important to note that there is no such thing as a perfect city or town, and that many of the attributes one may look for in a community are subjective and not quantifiable,” authors of the 24/7 Wall St. rankings wrote. “This list favors areas with conditions that have almost universal appeal, however.”

To identify the best U.S. cities to live in, the financial news site created an index of 25 measures across four main categories: affordability, economy, quality of life and community.

Data pertaining to these categories was then pulled from multiple sources, including the U.S. Census Bureau and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The full methodology for the rankings is available at 24/7 Wall St.

Here are the top 10 U.S. cities to live in:

1. Manhattan Beach, California
2. Winnetka, Illinois
3. Hanover, New Hampshire
4. Highland Park, Texas
5. Piedmont, California
6. Paradise Valley, Arizona
7. Solana Beach, California
8. Newport Beach, California
9. Mercer Island, Washington
10. Greenwood Village, Colorado