11 Best Places to Live in The U.S. (2017)

5) Fayetteville, Arkansas

This Arkansas city is the fastest growing in the state, up nearly 14% from 2010. What’s so popular about Fayetteville? For starters, it has of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.9%. The median household income has been on an incline since 2000 and now holds steady at $39,500. Real estate is also very affordable, with the average home costing residents under $200,000. Overall, the cost of living index is below the national average. Add in mild winters and warm summers, and Fayetteville has a lot going for it. Sports fans will feel right at home cheering on the University of Arkansas Razorbacks, along with the rest of the city. As with many southern states, football is life. Surrounded by the Ozark Mountains, Fayetteville offers plenty of outdoor activities with multiple state parks and walking trails.

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