15 Florida Cities Ranked Among Best In America

FLORIDA — Weather, nightlife, diversity, housing and public schools are some categories in which Florida cities received top reviews earning 15 cities in the state a place on Niche's 2021 Best Cities to Live in America list.

For the seventh consecutive year, Niche, a website known for rating schools, colleges, neighborhoods and workplaces, issued its Best Cities to Live rankings, comparing 228 cities and 18,516 towns around the country.

The website determined rankings using data from the U.S. Census, FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention along with millions of resident reviews.

The rankings considered 12 categories including affordability, the local housing market, neighborhood diversity, public schools, walkability, weather, nightlife, outdoor activities, good for families, health and fitness, commute, jobs, cost of living, and crime and safety.

“In the past year, many people have become more mobile than ever before. Especially if they’re able to work remotely, people are asking themselves where they really want to live,” said Luke Skurman, CEO and founder of Niche. “Our rankings are designed to help our users find the next place they want to call home based on their unique priorities. For families, we know schools are an important factor. In addition to the Best Places to Live rankings, our comprehensive school profiles and school rankings are very valuable for families looking to make a move.”

Users can view the Best Places, Cities, Suburbs or Neighborhoods to Live rankings by state, metro area or county. Specialized lists include Best for Families, Young Professionals, Homebuyers and Retirees.

These Florida cities were rated among the country's best:

• 38-Gainesville
• 40-Tampa
• 43-St. Petersburg
• 51-Tallahassee
• 67-Orlando
• 92-Clearwater
• 99-Palm Bay
• 100-Jacksonville
• 123-Fort Lauderdale
• 132-Lakeland No. 132
• 141-Miami No. 141
• 144-West Palm Beach
• 157-Cape Coral
• 167-Port St. Lucie
• 167-Pompano Beach