U.S. News & World Report has named Austin one of the 2024-2025 Best Places to Live in the nation, ranking it No. 9 in the general rankings.
"We’re honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report with this distinction that confirms what Austinites know—our city is a special place," Austin Mayor Kirk Watson said. “Our access to nature, our dynamic and diverse economy, and an unparalleled music scene make Austin a vibrant place to live, work, and play.”
This year’s list evaluated 150 of the country’s top cities based on measures including value, job market, desirability, and quality of life.
“Deciding where to live is a significant decision many people make based on a number of factors that mean most to them,” said Erika Giovanetti, loans expert and reporter at U.S. News & World Report. “The Best Places to Live rankings identify cities that are most likely to meet the wants and needs of those considering where to call home next.”
The four measures factored into this year’s ranking were weighted in part based on a public survey of thousands of individuals throughout the U.S. The methodology also incorporates data from sources such as the National Weather Service, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), U.S. Census Bureau, FBI, Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR), Bureau of Labor Statistics, and U.S. News rankings of the Best High Schools and Best Hospitals.
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