Livability.com unveiled its highly anticipated 2025 Top 100 Best Places to Live list, showcasing the nation's most vibrant and livable small to mid-sized cities, and Appleton has earned a coveted spot among the nation's most livable cities. Livability’s list, now in its 12th year of publication, empowers users to customize the set of places based on their individualized priorities, from health and cost of living to entertainment and the local job market. This ranking highlights Appleton's commitment to affordability, economic opportunity and overall quality of life.
Livability.com's annual ranking is unique in its focus on small to mid-sized cities and its emphasis on affordability. In a time when rising costs are a major concern for many Americans, Appleton's inclusion on this list underscores its commitment to creating a community where people can thrive.
“Our ‘Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.’ list is a data-driven collection of what we consider to be the best small to mid-sized places to live in. It’s the only list out there truly honing in on affordability, lauding the amazing, accessible cities across the country other than our large U.S. metros, which often get more recognition,” says Amanda Ellis, Livability.com editor-in-chief. “As Americans face shifting economic conditions in a year wrought with inflation, evolving work dynamics, and a growing desire for a better quality of life, our ‘Top 100 Best Places to Live’ list celebrates the cities where Americans are creating dream careers, building families, launching businesses and leading meaningful lives.”
Appleton stands out for its performance in the amenities, safety and transportation categories. It's a place where people can afford to live, work and play.
The 2025 Top 100 Best Places to Live list is also highly personalized. Users can tailor the rankings based on their priorities, such as affordability, amenities, education, or health. This interactive feature allows residents and potential newcomers to see how Appleton aligns with their needs and values.
Livability.com's recognition of Appleton is a testament to the hard work and dedication of the city's leaders, residents and businesses. The ranking provides valuable third-party validation of the city's efforts to create a thriving community.
Here are a couple of ways to celebrate the good news:
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About Livability.com:
Livability.com highlights the best small to mid-sized cities and what makes them great places to live, work and visit. Through exclusive research and original content, we examine affordability, cultural amenities, talent attraction and more, celebrating the accomplishments of cities through various rankings, our annual Top 100 Best Places to Live and articles exploring the who, what, why and how behind the "where." Livability.com is a division of Journal Communications, Inc., based in Franklin, TN.
