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The Best and Worst 5 Small U.S. Cities for Remote Workers

Best Worst Small Cities Remote Workers

Writer: Lynn Cadet

Editor: Lillian Castro

Reviewer: Cristian Lopez

Posted: 4/8/2026

Key Takeaways

Villanova, Pennsylvania, ranks as the best city for remote workers, thanks to its strong relative earning power, underscoring remote workers’ financial needs.
A clear divide in internet access separates top and bottom performers, with top cities exceeding 90% connectivity rate and bottom cities falling below 75%.
Economic opportunity scores are weak across the board, but top cities offset this dip with stronger earning potential and financial stability, pointing to a higher quality of life.

Roughly 1 in 5 Americans worked from home in 2025, a sharp increase from pre-pandemic levels. For many Americans, remote work offers several benefits, including greater flexibility and autonomy. But at the same time, it can also be a serious adjustment.

Without the proper structure, remote work can lead to feelings of isolation and decreased productivity. Yet while many may attribute work conditions to workplace responsibility, for remote workers, where they live can highly influence how they perform day to day.

But what makes one town better suited for remote work than another?

Broader economic and social conditions, such as high employment rates, along with digital infrastructure, can shape a city’s attractiveness for remote work, making one city more suitable to support remote workers than another. Considering these attributes can help remote workers make the best choice for their work-life balance when relocating.

To identify the best places to live for remote workers, HostingAdvice.com examined city-level differences in key metrics, including digital infrastructure and connectivity, cost of living, and economic opportunities, across 386 small U.S. cities with a population of less than 100,000.

Based on a weighted 100-point scoring system, here are the best and worst small U.S. cities for remote workers in 2026.

best and worst small cities for remote workers

Main Findings

The table below ranks each small city across three key dimensions: Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity, Cost of Living and Earning Power, and Economic Opportunities.

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A Closer Look at the Top 5 Cities

The best cities for remote work, according to our results, are those that deliver a consistent combination of high household incomes, strong earning power, and reliable digital infrastructure.

1. Villanova, Pennsylvania

Villanova earns our top ranking as the best city for remote work, thanks to its exceptional affordability and cost-of-living scores. The city reflects a strong economy, supported by a median household income of $250,001 and manageable living costs relative to earnings.

Its internet access rate of 99.11% – the highest among the cities examined — reinforces its ranking, beating the next-highest competitor by nearly 2 percentage points. This suggests that the city has strong, reliable digital infrastructure to support a remote population.

While Villanova faces economic challenges, including a higher unemployment rate and limited SBA loan approvals, its affordability and reliable digital environment help offset these pressures, locking it in as the best city for remote work.

2. Stanford, California

Coming in at second place is Stanford, California. Located in Silicon Valley, Stanford boasts high income levels and a strong internet access rate (95.07%), supported by the city’s highly educated, professional background.

A median household income of $214,118 contributes to its strong scores in cost of living and affordability. While Stanford may be a high-cost area, it remains a financially viable town for its residents due to its strong earning potential.

Like Villanova, Stanford scores lower in economic opportunity, driven by a 4% unemployment rate and 55.971 SBA loan approvals per 100k residents.

Despite these challenges, its strong performance across digital and affordability metrics reflects a solid remote work landscape, solidifying its second-place position.

3. Moraga, California

Moraga, California, takes third place on our list, continuing the pattern of strong affordability and cost-of-living scores among our top cities.

While Moraga is an affluent city, it remains attractive thanks to its strong earning potential, supported by a median household income of $193,707. Its internet access rate (97.47%) – second only to first-place winner Villanova – also points to a well-connected community.

These scores suggest a strong digital environment primed for remote work.

A weak score in economic opportunity may point to limitations in the job market, but Moraga’s strong overall makeup sustains its position as a favorable location for remote workers.

4. Fairfax, Virginia

Fairfax, Virginia, ranks fourth for remote workers. Situated in the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area, the city has high income levels, with a median household income of $128,708.

Fairfax scores well in affordability and cost of living despite being a high-cost location, suggesting strong earning potential outweighs living costs within the city.

The city also boasts a high internet access rate of 96.4% and solid economic activity metrics.

5. Coral Gables, Florida

Coral Gables, Florida, rounds out the top five for remote workers, with strong affordability and cost-of-living scores. The city’s economic stability is highlighted by a high median household income of $118,203 and a low unemployment rate of 2.5% — the lowest on the list.

These figures point to strong economic opportunity within the city, supporting Coral Gables’ case as a favorable destination for remote workers.

Similar to Fairfax, Coral Gables has some room to grow when it comes to digital connectivity. While it posts an internet access rate of 93.8%, moderate scores in internet access and infrastructure keep the city from performing as well as the other top five cities.

In Summary

While digital infrastructure clearly separates the top and bottom performers, economic stability remained a significant indicator across both groups. This underscores that remote work preferences aren’t just shaped by digital frameworks; economic conditions also play a major role.

Towns that are best equipped for remote work offer reliable internet, financial stability, and overall livability. Together, these factors help create an environment where remote workers can not only thrive at work but also in their communities.

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Rank	City	State	Total Score	Digital Infrastructure	Cost of Living	Economic Opportunities	Broadband Internet Access	Internet Access Rate	Work from Home	Households without Internet	Median Household Income	Rent-Burdened Households (30%+)	Self-Employed	SBA Loan Approvals per 100k Residents	Unemployment Rate
1	Villanova	PA	52.03	37.02	100	34.09	779	99.11%	453	7	$250,001.00	0	1704	12.375	3.50%
2	Stanford	CA	48.55	35.43	90.17	33.17	24769	95.07%	9531	765	$214,118.00	4351	15719	55.971	4%
3	Moraga	CA	46.92	36.23	84.81	30.41	5457	97.47%	2299	121	$193,707.00	428	3877	17.795	4.50%
4	Fairfax	VA	44.04	35.67	67.26	37.55	8800	96.40%	2653	247	$128,708.00	1394	6536	78.376	2.90%
5	Coral Gables	FL	43.32	34.35	64.36	40.22	17764	93.80%	4117	823	$118,203.00	3300	11100	142.869	2.50%
6	Lexington	MA	40.46	36.21	88.19	1.2	12028	97.12%	4550	295	$206,323.00	933	7488	37.988	–
7	Chapel Hill	NC	39.8	33.72	55.58	36.16	18458	92.45%	6678	496	$85,940.00	5606	15038	29.552	3.10%
8	Needham	MA	39.64	34.78	88.18	0.84	10712	94.70%	3886	393	$206,261.00	793	7190	25.034	–
9	Santa Barbara	CA	39.55	34.16	58.71	31.15	33624	92.94%	6712	1665	$98,346.00	11457	22031	134.251	4.90%
10	Bellevue	NE	39.05	33.32	54.01	35.56	22459	92.05%	2528	1269	$79,839.00	3510	15255	15.789	3.20%
11	Park City	UT	38.79	33.49	68.28	19.88	2671	92.87%	889	115	$132,315.00	184	2433	728.011	–
12	Ogden	UT	38.34	33.4	50.28	36.26	29673	91.90%	4499	1741	$66,226.00	5345	20186	122.536	3.50%
13	Charlottesville	VA	38.19	31.34	50.51	39.58	17274	88.57%	4282	1256	$67,177.00	5986	12379	125.3	2.60%
14	Auburn	AL	37.9	31.77	47.32	40.74	25267	89.25%	2911	1362	$55,509.00	7345	18341	49.57	2%
15	Davis	CA	37.58	34.59	54.83	26.31	24088	93.87%	6288	493	$83,592.00	8791	17145	53.879	5.80%
16	Lawrence	KS	37.51	32.37	48.32	36.98	36542	89.77%	6278	1564	$59,834.00	11756	27529	65.192	3.10%
17	Frisco	CO	37.25	37.53	59.88	14.08	1308	100%	190	0	$101,140.00	213	891	517.241	–
18	Sturbridge	MA	37.22	33.55	65.87	15.92	847	93.08%	44	38	$123,375.00	45	537	585.059	–
19	Logan	UT	37.05	30.99	46.59	39.64	15518	88.07%	3020	820	$52,473.00	4893	14391	219.735	3%
20	Fayetteville	AR	36.94	32.12	47.56	35.94	35552	89.41%	6269	2114	$56,881.00	10915	24200	28.414	3.20%
21	Iowa City	IA	36.93	31	47.07	38.63	26746	87.81%	3970	1575	$54,879.00	9491	21138	10.684	2.40%
22	Hinesville	GA	36.92	33.58	47.19	33.32	11903	92.85%	805	717	$54,447.00	2993	6978	28.792	3.80%
23	Jacksonville	NC	36.91	33.89	45.89	33.96	20541	92.99%	3682	1114	$50,185.00	7140	10802	16.688	3.60%
24	St. Augustine	FL	36.79	31.88	52.2	31.2	5220	90.01%	1064	365	$72,806.00	1164	3907	1140.555	–
25	Blacksburg	VA	36.73	34.48	43.78	34.19	12552	94.25%	2629	481	$42,012.00	4471	7742	11.075	3.50%
26	Traverse City	MI	36.65	32.02	51.63	30.94	6395	90.22%	1095	460	$70,700.00	1359	3739	1131.368	–
27	Bremerton	WA	36.4	32.79	50.92	29.11	16192	91.32%	1772	1115	$68,556.00	4961	9384	47.746	5%
28	Bloomington	IN	36.38	30.67	44.72	39.45	28354	87.04%	5996	1896	$46,543.00	12346	18865	40.152	2.30%
29	Provincetown	MA	36.33	27.31	57.33	33.35	1552	82.12%	719	189	$91,711.00	297	642	1223.42	–
30	Pensacola	FL	36.26	31.56	50.71	31.22	21934	89%	3259	2302	$67,722.00	4554	13476	218.28	5.20%
31	Lynchburg	VA	36.11	32.46	47.53	31.97	26116	90.46%	3483	2355	$56,243.00	6884	18830	25.263	4.20%
32	Melville	NY	35.78	34.98	72.04	1.11	6796	95.36%	1274	301	$146,302.00	428	4765	37.785	–
33	Morgantown	WV	35.61	32.69	43.55	33.49	10944	91.23%	1836	515	$41,103.00	4236	6590	16.545	3.70%
34	West Lafayette	IN	35.57	31.36	40.57	39	12525	88.85%	1983	371	$30,317.00	6284	8639	24.52	2.30%
35	Naples	FL	35.36	30.97	69.16	10.33	8459	88.27%	1942	528	$135,657.00	759	2802	377.945	–
36	St. Charles	IL	35.32	34.98	62.29	9.03	12610	95.14%	2280	469	$110,346.00	2070	8605	323.407	–
37	Montclair	NJ	35.32	16.68	100	7.91	0	–	173	0	–	0	677	291.715	–
38	Fort Mill	SC	35.2	35.35	67.13	2.96	8622	95.82%	2860	234	$128,125.00	657	6453	103.758	–
39	State College	PA	35.15	29.4	44.14	37.65	9658	85.50%	1919	389	$43,459.00	5295	7207	36.673	2.70%
40	Walnut Creek	CA	35.13	35.41	67.46	2.24	30541	95.02%	8121	858	$129,971.00	5241	15998	65.894	–
41	Fort Walton Beach	FL	34.97	29.13	49.22	32.41	7513	85.21%	742	1020	$61,820.00	1844	4811	138.63	4.50%
42	Decatur	GA	34.92	33.42	67.61	5.26	8325	92.43%	3253	472	$129,992.00	1329	5905	188.362	–
43	Severn	MD	34.85	36.26	66.31	0.58	20122	97.08%	3910	479	$125,330.00	2520	15798	5.316	–
44	Paramus	NJ	34.8	34.4	69.47	0.93	7926	94.24%	2303	399	$136,824.00	798	5718	30.096	–
45	Avon	OH	34.67	34.66	67.13	2.22	8625	94.65%	2455	254	$128,087.00	365	6494	76.545	–
46	Richfield	WI	34.6	34.56	67.17	2.11	4240	94.66%	1369	180	$128,165.00	9	3065	76.55	–
47	Ithaca	NY	34.58	29.53	44.67	34.59	11321	85.55%	3356	308	$45,468.00	5749	7484	12.614	3.40%
48	Point Pleasant Beach	NJ	34.48	35.13	64.86	2.81	1823	95.80%	262	68	$119,647.00	296	1157	104.471	–
49	Belleville	IL	34.44	29.91	48.84	29.1	15180	86.37%	1770	1841	$60,573.00	2920	11044	45.072	5%
50	Bayside	WI	34.4	34.77	67.48	0.56	1768	95.16%	584	90	$129,348.00	169	998	22.193	–
51	East Lansing	MI	34.14	30.78	44.31	30.68	12162	87.72%	3478	491	$44,094.00	5377	12026	24.227	4.50%
52	Woodstock	GA	34.01	36.58	59.73	3.13	13335	97.76%	4068	229	$100,913.00	2493	10412	105.2	–
53	Somerset	NJ	33.96	35.96	62.46	1.47	9675	96.93%	2088	197	$110,859.00	1291	6182	49.493	–
54	Verona	WI	33.93	35.26	62.24	2.96	5463	95.87%	1224	157	$109,960.00	677	3707	106.838	–
55	West Hartford	CT	33.9	34.35	65.97	0.94	24367	93.53%	5957	1307	$124,150.00	3160	17003	17.164	–
56	Melrose	MA	33.84	33.87	66.6	1	11200	93.18%	3302	749	$126,305.00	1832	7619	30.532	–
57	Linwood	NJ	33.75	32.82	68.6	0.76	2431	91.75%	422	151	$133,487.00	85	1752	28.769	–
58	Oxford	OH	33.74	29.26	44.18	32.26	5156	85.43%	969	353	$43,132.00	2000	4546	13.605	4%
59	Cherry Hill	NJ	33.72	35.54	61.46	2.33	4990	96.37%	1319	188	$107,056.00	436	3357	84.162	–
60	Mechanicsville	MD	33.68	34.15	63.43	3	578	94.14%	50	28	$114,318.00	61	576	112.17	–
61	Rochester Hills	MI	33.67	34.9	63.79	1.1	27362	94.39%	6344	1253	$115,968.00	2428	16392	23.671	–
62	Crystal Lake	IL	33.61	34.97	60.34	4.15	14026	95.06%	2757	432	$103,018.00	1480	9858	143.341	–
63	Arcadia	CA	33.56	35.39	61.63	1.82	18533	95.56%	4547	709	$108,214.00	4323	12098	55.179	–
64	Clemson	SC	33.53	29.96	46.07	28.11	6388	86.63%	841	325	$50,263.00	2716	3569	17.087	5.10%
65	Stillwater	OK	33.48	28.34	43.14	34.09	15823	83.57%	1870	1423	$39,998.00	7216	10566	24.669	3.60%
66	Atlantic Highlands	NJ	33.46	34.42	64.58	0.43	1803	94.55%	545	94	$118,591.00	295	1003	17.351	–
67	Grapevine	TX	33.44	35.5	61.34	1.4	20439	95.67%	4969	693	$107,165.00	4426	14069	37.429	–
68	Camarillo	CA	33.43	34.66	60.76	3.63	24339	94.19%	4525	1210	$105,141.00	5577	16497	116.111	–
69	Santa Cruz	CA	33.36	34.88	60.84	2.84	20325	94.54%	5504	600	$105,491.00	5870	15919	87.995	–
70	Glastonbury	CT	33.34	33.37	60.79	5.83	3411	92.67%	646	205	$104,557.00	499	2329	213.595	–
71	Satellite Beach	FL	33.3	35.31	60.59	1.96	3979	96.01%	1069	127	$103,819.00	302	2620	71.582	–
72	Morristown	NJ	33.29	34.63	63.25	0.65	8461	94.66%	1786	305	$113,926.00	2025	5671	19.875	–
73	Noblesville	IN	33.17	35.64	59.33	2.09	24431	95.84%	4862	865	$99,458.00	2805	17995	58.204	–
74	White Plains	NY	33.13	34.77	61.96	1.04	22679	94.33%	5354	1076	$109,551.00	5294	14643	23.561	–
75	Jupiter	FL	33	34.27	60.93	2.53	23234	93.54%	4149	933	$105,413.00	2842	14020	78.784	–
76	Smyrna	GA	32.96	36.22	57.31	2.09	23834	96.61%	7805	761	$92,258.00	4795	17224	59.073	–
77	Woodway	TX	32.86	34.03	62.54	0.86	3232	93.84%	333	117	$111,014.00	135	1998	31.918	–
78	Monterey	CA	32.75	33.97	58.88	4.17	11719	93.29%	3726	532	$98,003.00	4275	7417	146.632	–
79	Plymouth	MA	32.75	31.49	52.67	15.34	3315	89.40%	522	190	$74,500.00	944	2112	562.165	–
80	Lockport	IL	32.72	33.25	61.41	2.96	8772	92.27%	1638	583	$106,923.00	777	6816	103.373	–
81	Steamboat Springs	CO	32.64	32.89	57.73	7.04	5265	91.76%	1150	319	$93,280.00	875	3357	256.584	–
82	Edmond	OK	32.63	35.15	58.41	1.8	34047	94.77%	5277	1441	$96,389.00	5303	22393	42.327	–
83	Safety Harbor	FL	32.63	34.29	60.28	1.66	6384	94.14%	1614	349	$102,670.00	418	4482	58.524	–
84	Dedham	MA	32.61	32.34	64.61	1.14	9421	90.63%	2178	593	$118,877.00	1578	7457	35.785	–
85	Jenkintown	PA	32.59	32.31	64.62	1.12	1793	90.85%	601	148	$118,750.00	309	1085	42.526	–
86	Bluffton	SC	32.58	34.83	59.42	1.25	10146	94.96%	1863	191	$99,575.00	1000	6521	40.851	–
87	Woodbridge	VA	32.45	34.98	57.69	2.16	12972	95.12%	2597	535	$93,347.00	2544	11734	68.045	–
88	Ames	IA	32.37	21.51	47.83	38.63	17914	71.42%	3564	1119	$57,428.00	7354	17048	15.091	2.40%
89	Silver Spring	MD	32.31	35.04	57.88	1.28	31934	94.28%	9406	1439	$95,213.00	10985	26621	18.336	–
90	Romeoville	IL	32.28	34.13	58.57	2.29	11432	93.75%	1614	556	$96,409.00	994	10014	74.753	–
91	Highland Park	NJ	32.12	34.99	57.88	0.6	6243	95.36%	1608	250	$93,927.00	1587	4234	20.005	–
92	Somerville	NJ	32.11	33.78	60.19	0.68	4793	93.34%	866	231	$102,423.00	983	3069	24.064	–
93	Longmont	CO	32.09	34.12	56.51	3.6	36933	92.64%	8954	2138	$89,720.00	7999	25283	104.8	–
94	Aspen	CO	32.07	33.56	58.02	3.13	3473	93.01%	603	151	$94,338.00	803	2191	115.075	–
95	Livonia	MI	32.01	34.21	57.47	2.17	35127	93.07%	6270	2292	$92,458.00	1898	22346	55.832	–
96	Fort Lee	NJ	32	33.85	59.87	0.42	17006	93.05%	3053	1051	$101,573.00	3560	9118	7.538	–
97	Hollister	CA	31.99	34.17	58.34	1.26	11458	93.85%	1349	606	$95,764.00	2463	9316	38.011	–
98	Hudson	MA	31.91	33.78	57.21	2.86	6066	93.27%	1276	244	$91,324.00	786	3790	103.252	–
99	Royal Oak	MI	31.88	34.28	57.52	1.46	26971	93.25%	7066	1401	$92,799.00	3251	17149	36.174	–
100	Glenside	PA	31.82	32.8	60.99	0.7	2560	91.69%	641	208	$105,278.00	324	2223	25.887	–
101	Parsippany	NJ	31.77	33.09	60.08	0.84	8066	92.01%	1574	596	$102,074.00	1475	5309	27.515	–
102	Bossier City	LA	31.75	23.24	47.01	33.53	18280	74.84%	1136	4274	$54,100.00	5418	12962	11.116	3.70%
103	Towson	MD	31.67	33.55	58.98	0.58	20683	92.32%	4569	1007	$98,425.00	4580	15910	5.207	–
104	Urbana	IL	31.66	26.73	43.51	29.68	13211	80.78%	2304	1268	$41,115.00	5415	9432	36.137	4.80%
105	Bend	OR	31.58	34.37	54.62	2.96	39159	92.94%	9881	2084	$82,671.00	7799	25168	81.455	–
106	Fredericksburg	VA	31.54	32.2	55	6.75	10193	90.42%	1716	899	$83,445.00	3027	7909	240.64	–
107	Ocean Ridge	FL	31.53	31.67	61.68	1.11	800	89.79%	139	64	$107,813.00	114	334	43.008	–
108	Panama City Beach	FL	31.41	34.38	53.07	3.81	7700	94.33%	799	242	$76,091.00	1721	4758	136.754	–
109	Woods Hole	MA	31.39	35.96	52.04	1.59	505	97.30%	59	7	$72,031.00	50	159	60.756	–
110	Cranford	NJ	31.38	32.82	56.79	3.1	794	91.79%	212	61	$89,688.00	249	481	115.741	–
111	Woodland Park	NJ	31.32	33.95	56.93	0.43	4958	93.65%	627	270	$90,323.00	977	3107	15.048	–
112	West Hollywood	CA	31.24	33.51	56.31	1.63	21039	92.18%	5403	1316	$89,034.00	8513	9961	50.908	–
113	Frederick	MD	31.2	33.12	56.63	1.92	28677	91.40%	5291	2366	$89,981.00	6686	20852	48.476	–
114	Munster	IN	31.18	31.65	60.06	1.38	8322	89.52%	1204	625	$101,851.00	465	5845	46.353	–
115	Hilton Head	SC	31.12	33.08	57.82	0.52	15697	91.78%	2428	980	$93,694.00	1621	7177	13.365	–
116	Culpeper	VA	31.09	33.79	56.01	0.76	6292	93.35%	611	311	$86,940.00	1133	5047	24.869	–
117	Waukesha	WI	31.03	33.67	53.32	3.46	27694	92.46%	3882	1723	$77,558.00	5720	20203	105.716	–
118	Owings Mills	MD	31	33	57.39	0.62	12949	91.68%	2720	1049	$92,322.00	3289	11940	11.429	–
119	Neptune City	NJ	30.96	34.33	54.71	0.44	2095	94.41%	150	106	$82,009.00	396	1559	17.351	–
120	Boonton	NJ	30.92	31.44	58.61	2.18	3049	89.31%	643	290	$96,500.00	747	2433	79.718	–
121	Macedon	NY	30.9	29.45	51.66	13.03	574	85.93%	46	72	$70,625.00	102	336	479.616	–
122	Appleton	WI	30.87	34.05	52.84	2.52	28421	93.10%	3973	1685	$75,469.00	3285	19586	71.873	–
123	Clarks Summit	PA	30.87	32.1	56.1	3.18	2065	90.49%	463	187	$87,102.00	130	1403	117.855	–
124	De Pere	WI	30.82	33.22	53.81	3.05	9315	92.24%	1319	548	$78,733.00	1062	6931	106.412	–
125	Marietta	GA	30.78	33.05	50.56	6.46	22282	91.42%	4880	1776	$67,589.00	7591	15189	221.545	–
126	Bonita Springs	FL	30.68	32.97	55.36	1.42	21911	91.38%	3175	878	$84,668.00	2410	8731	44.49	–
127	Lexington Park	MD	30.67	32.69	56.01	1.27	5241	91.43%	925	407	$86,944.00	1306	4274	44.323	–
128	Sarasota	FL	30.59	30.41	50.98	10.55	21610	86.99%	3204	2233	$68,870.00	5698	12239	374.721	–
129	North Augusta	SC	30.56	32.78	55.51	1.14	9898	91.52%	811	829	$85,093.00	1259	6636	36.847	–
130	Whittier	CA	30.51	31.3	56.56	2.9	24311	88.49%	3383	2537	$89,686.00	6453	18770	86.746	–
131	Monroeville	PA	30.51	33.45	54.3	0.84	11415	92.49%	2685	791	$80,625.00	1397	7652	24.547	–
132	Crested Butte	CO	30.5	32.76	50.85	5.65	696	91.70%	109	52	$67,625.00	151	423	209.205	–
133	Whitehouse	TX	30.46	34.55	52.26	0.49	2824	94.77%	242	148	$72,900.00	406	2053	18.375	–
134	Red Bank	NJ	30.45	31.78	56.7	1.53	5466	89.84%	871	387	$89,500.00	1334	3751	54.399	–
135	Taylors	SC	30.44	34.78	51.52	0.69	8605	94.94%	1553	322	$70,234.00	904	5380	21.734	–
136	Mount Pleasant	SC	30.41	28.45	63.47	1.26	31473	82.78%	9251	1357	$115,167.00	5189	22038	23.091	–
137	Des Plaines	IL	30.41	31.93	55.88	1.88	20491	89.67%	3031	1833	$86,552.00	1977	14259	54.92	–
138	St. George	UT	30.36	32.16	51.12	6	30326	89.69%	5510	2560	$69,333.00	5314	18353	200.678	–
139	Salem	MA	30.32	32.3	53.78	2.88	17897	90.28%	3898	1439	$79,196.00	5142	13687	92.05	–
140	Machesney Park	IL	30.25	33.8	51.77	1.65	8104	93.33%	704	512	$71,098.00	598	5447	56.918	–
141	Gardnerville	NV	30.23	32.59	50.43	5.29	2552	91.37%	189	241	$66,157.00	683	1253	195.217	–
142	Attleboro	MA	30.22	31.18	57.15	1.38	15912	88.43%	3144	1559	$91,378.00	2803	12376	38.806	–
143	Haverhill	MA	30.19	31.98	54.51	2.3	23276	89.70%	3019	2015	$81,989.00	5678	18371	65.405	–
144	Thiensville	WI	30.19	32.15	55.67	0.78	1436	90.60%	266	111	$85,542.00	227	819	30.497	–
145	Danbury	CT	30.13	32.28	53.92	2.04	28498	90%	4623	2431	$79,983.00	7122	22596	50.893	–
146	Glenwood Springs	CO	30.13	29.15	54.37	7.85	3329	85.34%	456	461	$80,806.00	862	2831	287.129	–
147	Redding	CA	30.12	32.73	50.48	4.53	33104	90.85%	2729	2484	$67,323.00	7785	20337	144.653	–
148	Punta Gorda	FL	30.12	32.46	53.05	2.51	8924	90.98%	746	795	$75,898.00	970	2519	91.813	–
149	Bristol	CT	30.11	32.38	54.59	1.07	21697	90.41%	3157	1764	$82,094.00	4318	16044	22.931	–
150	San Luis Obispo	CA	29.89	32.88	49.86	3.94	17579	91.30%	3419	900	$65,000.00	7692	12401	132.551	–
151	Willoughby	OH	29.84	32.58	51.64	2.55	10437	91.09%	1541	772	$70,807.00	1813	6773	88.15	–
152	Oak Ridge	TN	29.75	33.84	50.66	0.64	12159	93.24%	1637	689	$67,152.00	1736	6247	19.026	–
153	Denham Springs	LA	29.74	31.5	55.69	0.28	3275	89.44%	248	341	$85,625.00	264	1994	10.646	–
154	Haysville	KS	29.72	33.68	50.51	0.99	3719	93.25%	97	230	$66,382.00	233	2148	36.728	–
155	Greenfield	IN	29.66	32.39	51.32	2.53	8784	90.84%	926	665	$69,571.00	1488	5680	88.724	–
156	Suffolk	VA	29.57	30.4	56.07	1.42	31498	86.81%	3641	3671	$87,758.00	5599	23246	27.41	–
157	Cheyenne	WY	29.57	31.85	52.69	1.88	25278	89.50%	2311	2183	$74,989.00	3853	16210	52.473	–
158	Paradise	CA	29.56	34.01	47.39	2.81	2818	93.83%	278	138	$54,842.00	380	748	105.011	–
159	Wendell	NC	29.54	30.27	57.21	0.42	3279	87.21%	1375	367	$91,316.00	591	3067	14.609	–
160	Rogers	AR	29.52	31.67	53.53	1.22	22058	89.17%	3540	2360	$78,075.00	3683	17310	27.158	–
161	Eau Claire	WI	29.52	32.47	49.67	3.47	26050	90.46%	3486	2083	$63,882.00	4700	19336	107.094	–
162	Gainesville	GA	29.52	32.23	49.75	3.88	13538	90.46%	1135	1101	$64,163.00	4605	10019	133.24	–
163	Elko	NV	29.51	29.84	55.5	2.86	6748	86.49%	255	867	$85,000.00	987	4350	102.374	–
164	Palmer	MA	29.51	32.48	52.43	0.67	4903	91.09%	508	318	$73,568.00	752	2836	24.151	–
165	Greer	SC	29.44	32.23	52.38	0.94	12817	90.41%	2137	1234	$73,534.00	1840	8606	27.02	–
166	Little Chute	WI	29.39	31.65	51.23	3.03	4590	89.65%	546	490	$69,102.00	546	3184	110.188	–
167	Northampton	MA	29.34	30.88	54.35	1.24	10854	88.01%	2771	765	$80,981.00	2806	8012	38.945	–
168	Grand Junction	CO	29.25	32.45	49.44	2.67	25374	90.44%	3507	2058	$62,993.00	4531	15742	81.92	–
169	Seminole	FL	29.25	31.76	51.29	2.19	8039	89.73%	1147	636	$69,417.00	1144	4562	77.773	–
170	Kenosha	WI	29.24	32.59	49.85	1.92	35196	90.52%	3180	2695	$64,963.00	7694	25412	43.219	–
171	Palm Springs	CA	29.24	31.81	50.63	2.71	21317	89.34%	4321	1885	$67,451.00	4781	7168	93.468	–
172	Manchester	CT	29.16	31.59	52.24	1.2	13986	89.30%	1590	1209	$73,265.00	3609	9986	35.121	–
173	Westfield	MA	29.07	30.84	53.65	0.96	13580	88.03%	1239	1155	$78,307.00	2277	9245	26.965	–
174	Lawrenceville	GA	28.99	31.69	47.5	5.09	9641	89.58%	1201	916	$55,608.00	3049	7491	180.535	–
175	Magnolia	NJ	28.97	31.4	52.64	0.44	1593	89.29%	243	78	$74,295.00	203	1297	17.351	–
176	Ripon	WI	28.95	32.76	47.85	2.42	2951	91.62%	484	187	$56,563.00	577	1850	89.48	–
177	Aiken	SC	28.94	31.9	50.26	1.7	11633	89.91%	1210	990	$65,712.00	2001	7529	56.225	–
178	Owatonna	MN	28.93	30.14	53.66	1.77	9526	86.93%	846	1078	$78,295.00	1714	6104	60.606	–
179	Carson City	NV	28.92	31.1	50.66	2.82	20450	88.32%	1834	1948	$67,465.00	3965	12945	90.989	–
180	Leavenworth	KS	28.87	32.01	50.69	0.76	11965	90.10%	1135	1043	$67,360.00	2335	7656	21.509	–
181	St. Cloud	MN	28.82	31.73	48.29	3.55	24370	89.29%	2287	1907	$58,910.00	5919	17876	111.74	–
182	Melbourne	FL	28.81	31.53	48.76	3.4	31361	88.67%	4370	2763	$60,917.00	7735	19215	104.728	–
183	Mankato	MN	28.78	30.67	49.1	4.7	15400	87.62%	1945	1188	$61,726.00	4349	12730	159.752	–
184	Moline	IL	28.76	32.09	49.65	1.2	16434	90.17%	1146	1444	$63,553.00	2746	9666	35.334	–
185	Hays	KS	28.72	32.49	47.47	2.43	7957	91.05%	579	514	$55,349.00	1910	5595	85.264	–
186	Kingston	NY	28.71	31.47	49.25	2.63	8732	89.22%	1338	903	$62,071.00	2732	6313	91.598	–
187	Southfield	MI	28.69	31.87	49.55	1.46	30704	89.28%	4606	3051	$63,980.00	8707	19910	32.848	–
188	Conway	AR	28.65	33.29	46.93	1.07	23416	92%	2378	1354	$54,036.00	6946	16219	23.021	–
189	East Peoria	IL	28.63	30.7	52.45	0.69	8458	87.92%	680	873	$73,720.00	1133	5140	22.171	–
190	South El Monte	CA	28.6	27.89	50.82	7.81	4174	83.13%	345	770	$67,724.00	1571	3752	284.351	–
191	El Centro	CA	28.51	32.51	47.31	1.7	11122	91.03%	712	897	$54,922.00	3133	7371	56.582	–
192	Fort Myers	FL	28.5	30.9	47.74	4.45	31054	87.68%	3603	3320	$57,403.00	9632	18040	144.308	–
193	Pittsfield	MA	28.49	31.06	50.51	1.34	16973	88.36%	1377	1791	$66,859.00	3749	11132	38.875	–
194	Janesville	WI	28.45	30.73	50.98	1.36	24284	87.59%	2203	2227	$68,610.00	3658	16112	33.501	–
195	Bemidji	MN	28.44	29.52	45.99	8.72	5543	85.92%	546	587	$49,799.00	1618	4153	317.337	–
196	Forsyth	GA	28.42	29.6	49.7	4.76	1739	86.17%	13	214	$63,396.00	222	1043	175.863	–
197	Alexandria	MN	28.39	27.15	48.03	11.23	5679	81.80%	569	865	$57,309.00	1226	3688	409.722	–
198	Geneva	NY	28.37	31.21	49.73	1.32	4224	88.91%	412	430	$63,602.00	1058	3293	47.356	–
199	Lancaster	PA	28.29	30.55	48.89	3.19	18526	87.36%	2236	1730	$61,014.00	4973	15065	101.777	–
200	Stevens Point	WI	28.29	32.36	46.99	1.44	9840	90.72%	1527	740	$53,611.00	2372	7268	46.969	–
201	Hazard	KY	28.29	31.24	50.36	0.3	1643	89.03%	156	140	$65,846.00	346	1021	12.654	–
202	Dodge City	KS	28.28	30.84	50.63	0.8	7914	88.24%	148	981	$66,932.00	1063	5856	25.252	–
203	Oshkosh	WI	28.27	31.02	48.4	2.64	23511	88.10%	2211	2203	$59,186.00	4712	16764	79.852	–
204	East Moline	IL	28.18	31.48	48.76	0.99	7386	89.35%	149	743	$60,032.00	1141	4892	33.434	–
205	Newton	NJ	28.16	29.97	52.06	0.64	3051	86.77%	234	380	$72,240.00	821	2133	23.895	–
206	Champaign	IL	28.15	31.36	48	1.85	31092	88.20%	5585	1556	$58,273.00	8945	20680	46.261	–
207	Ocala	FL	28.14	31.09	46.01	4.36	22184	88.24%	2602	2506	$50,618.00	7141	13663	146.447	–
208	Taunton	MA	28.14	29.31	52.07	1.88	20324	85.27%	1569	2630	$72,782.00	4592	15109	53.839	–
209	Wausau	WI	28.14	30.49	48.47	3.11	15008	87.36%	1888	1754	$59,259.00	3340	9862	105.247	–
210	Middletown	NY	28.14	29.54	51.43	2.04	8597	85.90%	670	955	$70,155.00	2749	6842	69.608	–
211	Asheville	NC	28.05	30.18	49.47	2.38	32835	86.09%	7931	4621	$63,810.00	9699	24777	60.836	–
212	Storm Lake	IA	28.05	31.33	47.33	2.2	3553	89.14%	282	401	$54,615.00	444	2662	80.4	–
213	Chicopee	MA	28.04	30.55	49.67	1.39	20730	87.40%	1777	2435	$63,866.00	4472	13454	37.878	–
214	Temple	TX	28.03	31.19	48.81	0.91	27786	88.28%	3100	3024	$61,003.00	7062	17541	15.574	–
215	Plattsburgh	NY	28	30.98	47.37	2.67	7732	88.44%	593	716	$55,049.00	2433	4440	95.444	–
216	Manitowoc	WI	27.98	30.76	48.74	1.66	12974	87.96%	839	1444	$60,040.00	1732	7392	55.072	–
217	Eureka	CA	27.97	31.18	46.5	3.02	9661	88.72%	1114	1092	$51,971.00	3486	6566	105.585	–
218	Boone	IA	27.94	30.05	49.91	1.77	4453	86.87%	451	549	$64,192.00	525	3142	64.092	–
219	Longview	TX	27.91	30.73	48.81	1.36	28169	87.60%	1743	3366	$61,003.00	6946	18934	30.423	–
220	Columbia	TN	27.9	31.3	48.18	0.82	15083	88.75%	1966	1522	$58,110.00	2941	9957	21.189	–
221	Ukiah	CA	27.89	29.83	49.53	2.36	5071	86.47%	585	689	$62,934.00	1570	3881	84.869	–
222	Merrillville	IN	27.87	29.22	49.3	3.74	12884	85.28%	1034	1862	$62,221.00	2705	8491	129.784	–
223	Roseburg	OR	27.85	31.97	46.11	1.35	8951	90.13%	749	870	$50,297.00	2003	4847	46.498	–
224	Ottawa	IL	27.71	28.84	50.9	2.25	6389	84.75%	320	956	$67,940.00	1064	4394	80.18	–
225	Bluefield	VA	27.69	31.61	46.94	0.61	1846	89.66%	208	183	$53,162.00	372	1000	24.08	–
226	Mason City	IA	27.65	29.85	48.96	1.95	11000	86.42%	640	1354	$60,786.00	1246	6963	66.004	–
227	Dekalb	IL	27.57	31.85	45.21	1.37	14399	89.81%	721	1048	$47,410.00	5180	9666	41.772	–
228	Sturgeon Bay	WI	27.55	28.86	47.64	4.82	3895	84.82%	365	567	$55,791.00	531	2371	176.715	–
229	Weslaco	TX	27.52	31.25	46.96	0.62	11247	88.82%	1103	1306	$53,517.00	2478	7116	17.133	–
230	San Angelo	TX	27.51	29.36	49.93	1.41	32625	85.03%	3420	4390	$65,040.00	6217	23063	27.157	–
231	Yuma	AZ	27.51	30.4	48.39	0.85	31446	86.88%	2738	3606	$59,312.00	6013	18204	33.225	12.40%
232	Garden City	KS	27.45	29.12	50.77	0.81	8448	85.22%	334	1330	$67,500.00	1301	6178	25.06	–
233	Portsmouth	VA	27.43	30.17	47.7	1.68	33591	86.48%	2973	4549	$57,154.00	9098	23287	36.967	–
234	Southgate	MI	27.43	29.85	49.49	0.51	10805	86.37%	1394	1516	$62,792.00	1608	7051	13.356	–
235	Park Rapids	MN	27.37	25.47	44.17	14.38	1453	78.94%	193	262	$42,892.00	507	868	528.465	–
236	Bowling Green	KY	27.35	31.71	45.03	0.92	25573	89.31%	1693	2224	$47,118.00	8012	18187	15.197	–
237	Joplin	MO	27.34	30.85	46.22	1.45	18697	87.95%	1732	2162	$50,996.00	4197	11562	42.432	–
238	Myrtle Beach	SC	27.31	30.7	46.11	1.72	14183	87.74%	1713	1270	$50,558.00	3823	8667	55.457	–
239	Salina	KS	27.29	30.2	47.86	0.9	16850	86.90%	1229	2170	$56,945.00	3071	12070	21.398	–
240	Lawton	OK	27.28	31.03	46.25	0.8	29056	87.79%	5267	3124	$51,561.00	7462	19767	8.789	–
241	Lafayette	IN	27.27	30.21	45.98	2.66	27678	86.63%	2208	2614	$50,674.00	8165	16738	80.477	–
242	Ishpeming	MI	27.24	30.59	46.95	0.84	2135	87.87%	228	203	$53,202.00	310	1666	31.652	–
243	Bethlehem	PA	27.2	29.35	49.07	1.03	25633	85.04%	4461	3535	$62,072.00	7697	17772	19.594	–
244	Kingston	TN	27.2	28.89	50.84	0.16	2032	84.91%	171	274	$67,637.00	280	1240	7.369	–
245	Sioux City	IA	27.18	28.46	49.78	1.99	27008	83.71%	1646	3898	$64,250.00	4276	20405	51.481	–
246	Elkhart	IN	27.15	30.02	45	3.55	18473	86.61%	608	2209	$46,534.00	4547	11639	118.992	–
247	Carterville	IL	27.15	29.43	48.57	1.2	2185	85.85%	156	315	$59,174.00	211	1266	45.176	–
248	Charleston	WV	27.13	29.87	48.37	0.39	18742	86.25%	1776	2321	$58,902.00	3688	11141	4.131	–
249	Poughkeepsie	NY	27.12	29.98	46.96	1.56	11705	86.59%	1140	1402	$53,875.00	5025	8076	50.446	–
250	Marion	KS	27.07	30	47.59	0.66	706	86.89%	27	60	$55,542.00	68	409	26.761	–
251	Rock Island	IL	27.05	30.01	47.55	0.63	13171	86.63%	1101	1690	$55,732.00	2657	8444	16.101	–
252	Dalton	GA	27.05	29.36	47.96	1.52	10190	85.59%	579	1426	$57,163.00	2091	7539	49.479	–
253	Newton	IA	27.03	30.41	47.11	0.2	5711	87.50%	517	761	$53,873.00	1004	3272	6.373	–
254	Owensboro	KY	27	30.42	46.47	0.71	21973	87.19%	1356	2844	$51,982.00	4481	13290	13.329	–
255	Pottstown	PA	26.99	29.01	48.07	1.87	8264	84.96%	1076	1240	$57,647.00	2599	6064	64.223	–
256	Albany	NY	26.95	29.48	46.88	1.97	36763	85.02%	5473	4908	$54,736.00	13686	26890	43.133	–
257	Greenville	NC	26.95	30.73	44.98	1.34	33057	87.25%	4207	2823	$47,485.00	12170	22789	25.03	–
258	Monroe	MI	26.95	29.26	48.15	1.12	7281	85.48%	448	1080	$57,779.00	1338	4072	39.216	–
259	Cape Girardeau	MO	26.92	29.81	46.43	1.62	13636	86.27%	1164	1763	$51,671.00	3388	10154	50.258	–
260	Winchester	VA	26.91	27.65	49.36	2.99	9249	82.54%	1668	1480	$62,495.00	3077	7631	103.192	–
261	Kokomo	IN	26.89	29.66	47.03	1.22	22357	85.89%	1050	2866	$53,967.00	3817	13365	31.915	–
262	La Crosse	WI	26.88	29.29	46.38	2.55	19258	85.20%	2140	2383	$51,836.00	5920	14750	78.781	–
263	Rhinelander	WI	26.87	29.19	45.47	3.63	2850	85.43%	175	398	$47,730.00	523	1765	133.56	–
264	Fond Du Lac	WI	26.86	28.62	48.32	1.86	15633	84.15%	1644	2330	$58,675.00	3190	10561	58.392	–
265	Shawnee	OK	26.85	30.26	46.22	0.65	10369	87.15%	669	1404	$50,695.00	1979	6509	19.114	–
266	Meriden	CT	26.82	28.35	49.6	0.98	20884	83.59%	1823	3274	$63,671.00	5080	14535	21.468	–
267	Corydon	KY	26.81	29.91	47.14	0.27	229	86.74%	9	32	$53,854.00	14	157	12.654	–
268	Waynesboro	VA	26.77	29.53	46.7	1.32	8071	85.90%	805	1158	$52,519.00	2080	5587	44.761	–
269	Moosic	PA	26.74	27.63	50.79	0.89	2139	82.71%	266	341	$67,434.00	329	1397	33.727	–
270	London	KY	26.73	30.11	44.96	1.76	2629	87.02%	316	373	$45,858.00	654	1430	65.686	–
271	Kalamazoo	MI	26.72	29.54	45.41	2.4	24841	85.47%	2539	2485	$48,649.00	8846	18988	68.174	–
272	Clarkesville	GA	26.69	25.46	50.1	5.73	612	78.97%	42	155	$64,848.00	103	308	212.202	–
273	Johnson City	TN	26.67	29.58	46.72	0.8	25709	85.52%	2861	2730	$53,173.00	6525	17555	11.312	–
274	Jefferson City	MO	26.65	27.79	49.69	1.34	13900	82.73%	1360	2085	$63,649.00	2536	10305	39.865	–
275	Waterloo	IA	26.64	28.76	47.02	2.04	24331	84.23%	2011	3596	$54,104.00	5047	15399	59.474	–
276	Superior	WI	26.59	28.13	47.36	2.72	9713	83.42%	886	1365	$54,935.00	1876	7076	94.119	–
277	Morehead City	NC	26.59	29.22	46.51	1.41	4224	85.43%	390	422	$51,716.00	1519	2320	51.91	–
278	Alton	IL	26.52	29.51	45.87	1.18	9310	85.83%	902	1287	$49,439.00	2259	6029	38.999	–
279	Dothan	AL	26.47	28.76	46.93	1.44	23748	84.30%	1479	3620	$53,704.00	4736	14712	38.19	–
280	Schenectady	NY	26.45	28.65	47.07	1.44	23580	84.02%	2219	3179	$54,650.00	7688	15044	37.97	–
281	Ashland	KY	26.45	29.54	46.38	0.33	7641	85.93%	510	821	$51,250.00	1499	4768	9.284	–
282	Jonesboro	AR	26.43	29.48	46.15	0.61	25761	85.44%	1563	2611	$51,124.00	6812	17913	3.828	–
283	Tupelo	MS	26.4	27.65	49.43	0.87	12597	82.55%	862	1736	$62,686.00	2414	9256	23.722	–
284	Biloxi	MS	26.37	28.66	47.5	0.66	16545	84.23%	1229	2475	$55,775.00	4256	10854	14.245	–
285	Jackson	TN	26.36	29.68	45.32	0.74	22630	85.85%	2173	3251	$48,058.00	6952	15360	11.766	–
286	Kingsport	TN	26.32	29.66	45.47	0.5	21208	85.81%	2239	2738	$48,228.00	4097	11911	7.218	–
287	Wisconsin Rapids	WI	26.24	28.82	46.36	0.95	7196	84.70%	558	1123	$51,186.00	1754	4860	31.944	–
288	Henderson	KY	26.23	29.57	45	0.79	10429	85.96%	562	1474	$46,276.00	2589	5793	24.853	–
289	Hannibal	MO	26.18	28.5	46.81	0.92	5702	84.17%	361	866	$52,746.00	909	3878	31.936	–
290	Watertown	NY	26.17	28.67	45.92	1.41	9643	84.41%	352	1321	$49,722.00	2899	5318	48.272	–
291	St. Joseph	MO	26.13	27.92	47.13	1.55	23684	82.84%	1849	4217	$54,515.00	5151	15236	41.552	–
292	Marquette	MI	26.11	28.29	46.44	1.43	7045	83.73%	593	442	$51,599.00	2465	5966	48.372	–
293	Duncan	OK	26.1	28.32	47.45	0.3	7731	83.84%	317	1252	$55,162.00	1249	4304	8.788	–
294	Fergus Falls	MN	26.09	27.55	45.72	3.52	5264	82.49%	638	811	$48,738.00	1000	3582	127.587	–
295	Russellville	AR	26.04	29.62	44.32	0.6	8963	86.07%	459	1169	$43,669.00	2050	6365	17.274	–
296	Daytona Beach	FL	26	28.46	45.11	1.97	26944	83.68%	2295	4272	$47,608.00	9409	14926	57.276	–
297	Muncie	IN	26	29.6	43.24	1.57	22732	85.69%	1719	2482	$40,309.00	6692	16062	41.432	–
298	Utica	NY	25.99	28.92	45.39	0.71	20781	84.59%	1628	2859	$48,212.00	6259	12630	13.904	–
299	Staunton	VA	25.98	26.94	48.65	1.41	8949	81.39%	665	1574	$59,731.00	2086	6494	46.91	–
300	Auburn	IN	25.97	27.1	48.41	1.25	4543	81.77%	141	815	$58,635.00	497	3174	45.059	–
301	Rome	GA	25.96	28.71	45.57	0.83	12225	84.41%	983	1875	$48,512.00	3491	8013	23.923	–
302	Harrisonburg	VA	25.92	27.36	47.56	1.38	14041	81.91%	1789	1416	$56,050.00	4615	12513	38.622	–
303	Belton	TX	25.91	27.51	47.92	0.69	6291	82.38%	966	843	$57,025.00	2126	5418	21.61	–
304	Quincy	IL	25.9	27.69	47.14	1.07	14332	82.59%	1160	2379	$54,199.00	2426	9852	30.425	–
305	Newburgh	NY	25.9	28.46	45.57	1.09	8819	84.04%	825	1530	$48,555.00	3881	6812	34.781	–
306	Roanoke	VA	25.87	27.93	46.17	1.45	35230	82.50%	4512	6274	$51,523.00	9294	24289	27.214	–
307	Mora	MN	25.87	26.28	46.52	4.39	1202	80.38%	58	269	$51,577.00	196	730	162.822	–
308	Seneca	SC	25.84	28.73	45.56	0.35	3346	84.62%	94	520	$48,108.00	781	1865	13.365	–
309	Cadillac	MI	25.83	28.23	44.76	2.09	3677	83.74%	214	557	$45,123.00	707	2015	76.923	–
310	Hagerstown	MD	25.74	28.19	45.5	1.09	15137	83.42%	1496	2547	$48,481.00	5265	8987	32.277	–
311	Lima	OH	25.74	28.97	43.79	1.24	11687	84.91%	486	1802	$41,824.00	3022	7533	39.376	–
312	Bucyrus	OH	25.65	28.29	45.81	0.23	4292	83.84%	112	686	$49,021.00	740	2465	8.589	–
313	Wilkes-barre	PA	25.59	28.12	45.05	1.09	13715	83.35%	1129	2329	$46,597.00	3709	9352	31.729	–
314	Lake Charles	LA	25.57	27.1	47.15	0.92	26184	81.45%	1497	5242	$54,761.00	6321	18728	14.558	–
315	Harrisburg	PA	25.55	27.91	44.99	1.38	17780	82.84%	2328	2894	$46,654.00	5779	11339	39.956	–
316	Salisbury	MD	25.55	27.52	46.81	0.35	10969	82.38%	461	1569	$53,309.00	4916	8080	6.068	–
317	Erie	PA	25.54	28.56	43.89	1.16	32707	83.76%	2430	5086	$43,135.00	9872	21461	20.037	–
318	York	PA	25.53	28	43.84	2.27	14730	83.06%	1672	2179	$42,351.00	5335	10347	73.69	–
319	New Castle	IN	25.5	28.21	45.23	0.35	6017	83.66%	444	919	$46,925.00	1108	3713	11.486	–
320	Anderson	IN	25.49	27.96	44.57	1.49	19288	82.98%	1553	3455	$44,974.00	4923	11534	43.628	–
321	Bryan	TX	25.46	26.55	47.21	1.53	25102	80.39%	1854	3762	$55,234.00	8263	18901	36.548	–
322	New Brunswick	NJ	25.46	26.55	47.78	0.97	12587	80.57%	2214	2575	$57,138.00	6743	11190	25.127	–
323	Tahlequah	OK	25.46	27.27	45.9	1.39	5109	82.04%	346	916	$49,444.00	1373	4210	48.813	–
324	Altoona	PA	25.41	27.37	46.1	0.8	15071	82.04%	1110	2872	$50,435.00	3142	9798	20.538	–
325	Florence	AL	25.41	27.86	45.19	0.74	14077	82.88%	915	1992	$47,048.00	3221	8891	19.617	–
326	New Bern	NC	25.4	26.74	47.53	0.6	11481	81.04%	734	2523	$55,673.00	2856	7484	15.937	–
327	Fort Smith	AR	25.33	27.22	46.09	0.8	29639	81.53%	2527	5838	$50,799.00	6294	19672	8.957	–
328	Butler	PA	25.24	27.84	43.22	2.05	5095	83.05%	256	856	$39,546.00	1686	2847	74.699	–
329	Binghamton	NY	25.23	28.13	43.75	0.9	17393	83.30%	1429	2876	$42,031.00	5530	10780	23.101	–
330	Frankfort	KY	25.22	26.61	47.05	0.61	10216	80.74%	923	1269	$53,905.00	2776	6592	17.569	–
331	Hattiesburg	MS	25.19	28.38	43.45	0.55	16582	83.81%	567	2690	$41,024.00	6430	12570	8.253	–
332	Spartanburg	SC	25.18	26.57	45.74	1.84	12571	80.71%	812	2656	$49,140.00	3443	8501	60.051	–
333	Fall River	MA	25.15	26.43	46.39	1.36	32886	80.14%	2478	6715	$52,734.00	12195	21154	27.767	–
334	Carbondale	IL	25.14	29.95	39.84	0.83	8612	86.61%	687	647	$27,360.00	4369	5072	27.224	–
335	Decatur	IL	25.1	26.61	45.68	1.49	24702	80.59%	1844	5040	$49,039.00	4541	15152	39.451	–
336	Strasburg	VA	25.09	25.91	47.77	0.74	2320	79.73%	163	574	$56,244.00	326	1670	28.153	–
337	Terre Haute	IN	25.07	28.01	43.51	0.75	19173	83.09%	959	2860	$41,230.00	6187	12633	15.359	–
338	Victoria	TX	25.05	24.7	49.93	0.88	19083	77.27%	1778	3287	$64,832.00	4570	14298	18.326	–
339	Athens	OH	25.03	28.92	41.82	0.47	5591	84.78%	1561	346	$34,493.00	2812	5672	13.217	–
340	Wheeling	WV	25	27.22	45.08	0.5	9618	81.89%	591	1905	$46,516.00	2297	5391	14.87	–
341	Negaunee	MI	24.96	25.11	49.08	0.54	1575	78.33%	165	342	$61,077.00	234	988	21.505	–
342	Pahrump	NV	24.94	25.56	47.38	1.27	14672	78.89%	1154	2871	$54,988.00	1708	5769	42.495	–
343	Pembroke Park	FL	24.91	26.59	43.87	2.58	1954	80.91%	54	258	$41,875.00	1117	1416	95.755	–
344	Starkville	MS	24.9	28.38	42.2	0.64	9083	83.85%	700	758	$36,076.00	4056	4784	20.598	–
345	Greeneville	TN	24.9	26.7	45.11	1.07	4925	81.06%	282	887	$46,473.00	1040	2796	38.815	–
346	Hot Springs	AR	24.78	26.5	45.05	1.05	14020	80.61%	662	2969	$46,537.00	3208	8375	31.558	–
347	Steubenville	OH	24.77	27.39	44.09	0.2	6068	82.20%	905	1121	$42,725.00	1375	4058	5.502	–
348	Petersburg	VA	24.69	26.44	45.12	0.78	11785	80.46%	1027	2186	$46,930.00	4237	8916	21.046	–
349	Elmira	NY	24.68	27.26	43.59	0.61	8437	81.97%	685	1615	$41,073.00	2795	5322	18.872	–
350	Saginaw	MI	24.61	27.09	42.03	2.24	14245	81.60%	838	2791	$35,521.00	4577	8841	74.465	–
351	Gadsden	AL	24.6	27.18	43.23	0.8	10649	81.83%	308	2123	$39,696.00	2582	7240	23.612	–
352	Texarkana	AR	24.55	26.34	44.74	0.76	8877	80.37%	348	1509	$45,233.00	2221	5917	23.806	–
353	Mansfield	OH	24.5	26.84	43.51	0.83	15321	81.16%	742	3103	$40,996.00	4381	8729	23.095	–
354	Alpena	MI	24.49	26.14	44.35	1.33	3913	80.09%	289	738	$43,613.00	713	2278	49.02	–
355	Ponca City	OK	24.4	25.38	46.41	0.42	7345	78.72%	419	1471	$51,367.00	1511	5185	12.274	–
356	Pontiac	MI	24.3	26.35	43.25	1.24	20236	80.28%	749	4489	$40,307.00	6568	13647	32.276	–
357	Reading	PA	24.22	25.97	43.8	1.15	25945	79.52%	1587	5975	$42,852.00	10248	18459	23.256	–
358	Ada	OK	24.08	25.22	45.31	0.54	5118	78.50%	270	1308	$47,264.00	1443	3958	18.141	–
359	Waynesville	NC	24.08	25.41	44.69	0.8	3785	78.80%	447	867	$44,920.00	1026	2471	29.106	–
360	Statesboro	GA	23.84	24.9	42.93	2.63	9220	77.76%	1292	1402	$38,845.00	4615	7291	90.402	–
361	Albany	GA	23.8	25.11	44.11	0.86	21619	78.07%	1388	5056	$43,724.00	8281	15629	15.959	–
362	West Monroe	LA	23.69	23.37	45.28	2.74	3842	75.26%	218	819	$47,129.00	1311	2752	100.1	–
363	Youngstown	OH	23.68	25.83	41.66	1.39	20163	79.34%	1196	4400	$34,295.00	5754	11818	39.968	–
364	Anniston	AL	23.6	23.91	44.86	1.71	7199	76.18%	474	2043	$45,642.00	1852	4118	60.459	–
365	Natchez	MS	23.58	26.48	41.15	0.21	4725	80.70%	163	1072	$31,800.00	1136	3034	6.954	–
366	Martinsville	VA	23.56	25.44	43.13	0.23	4438	78.86%	398	907	$39,127.00	1196	3205	7.386	–
367	Harlingen	TX	23.48	23.68	46.01	0.57	19258	75.55%	2185	5086	$50,367.00	5075	14293	6.993	–
368	Selma	AL	23.43	26.14	40.93	0.49	5965	80.08%	270	1290	$31,084.00	1991	3355	16.783	–
369	Salt Lick	KY	23.34	26.28	40.53	0.27	119	80.41%	11	26	$29,318.00	26	42	12.654	–
370	Trenton	NJ	23.26	23.99	44.18	0.86	24469	76.11%	1903	6668	$44,444.00	11609	17742	13.325	–
371	Canton	OH	23.21	24.37	42.49	1.62	23354	76.69%	1692	4796	$37,627.00	7614	15390	43.916	–
372	Sylva	NC	23.14	24.26	43.04	0.98	777	76.86%	32	216	$38,704.00	342	425	38.447	–
373	Johnstown	PA	23.12	25.19	41.58	0.5	7087	78.40%	619	1789	$33,466.00	1669	4046	16.279	–
374	Bristol	VA	23.04	23.42	44.78	0.52	5485	75.31%	744	1458	$45,250.00	993	3742	17.61	–
375	Pine Bluff	AR	22.99	24.19	43.13	0.45	11544	76.60%	903	2989	$39,411.00	3193	8952	8.898	–
376	Flint	MI	22.92	24.2	41.88	1.41	25841	76.44%	1745	6481	$35,451.00	8132	15113	36.647	–
377	Atlantic City	NJ	22.9	24.56	41.87	0.59	12719	77.25%	713	3154	$35,188.00	6488	7508	15.59	–
378	Meridian	MS	22.89	24.93	41.32	0.38	11500	77.92%	499	2934	$32,797.00	4026	7049	8.574	–
379	Newland	NC	22.64	23.03	44.17	0.32	272	74.73%	11	92	$42,829.00	85	164	14.609	–
380	Danville	VA	22.54	23.04	43.66	0.41	13941	74.60%	926	4032	$41,484.00	3917	9142	7.058	–
381	Monroe	LA	22.48	23.36	42.28	0.93	13316	75.16%	852	3578	$36,550.00	5436	9949	25.194	–
382	Fayette	AL	22.16	23.34	41.34	0.6	1196	75.27%	13	393	$32,375.00	394	627	24.122	–
383	Valdosta	GA	21.93	21.41	43.53	1.35	15479	71.72%	1054	4110	$41,365.00	6575	11979	37.998	–
384	Brunswick	GA	21.63	21.06	40.59	3.78	4481	71.27%	169	1512	$29,781.00	1673	3139	137.768	–
385	Storrs	CT	21.55	22.59	40.09	0.95	1652	73.72%	2586	213	$27,793.00	800	4054	32.706	–
386	Greenville	MS	16.8	12.49	41.99	0.22	6463	56.32%	285	2866	$35,148.00	2859	5578	4.388	–

Methodology

The methodology below explains the data inputs, scoring approach, and weighted metric framework used for this ranking. This ranking was generated in March 2026, using a weighted composite scoring model.

Overview

The ‘Best Cities for Remote Workers’ study evaluates 386 cities across the United States to identify the most conducive environments for remote work. This ranking is based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors that influence the remote work experience, including digital infrastructure, cost of living, and economic opportunities.

The methodology employs a combination of quantitative metrics sourced from reputable institutions such as the U.S. Census Bureau, the Small Business Administration (SBA), and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Each metric is carefully selected to reflect the unique needs of remote workers, ensuring that the results are both relevant and actionable.

Data & Sources

The data for this study is primarily derived from three key sources: the U.S. Census Bureau, SBA Open Data, and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. These sources provide reliable and up-to-date statistics that reflect the current economic and social conditions in various cities. The metrics chosen for this study are designed to capture essential aspects of remote work life, such as internet accessibility, affordability, and economic stability. By utilizing these authoritative sources, the study aims to present a transparent and credible ranking of cities suited for remote workers.

Scoring Approach

The scoring approach for this study involves assigning weighted points to various metrics within three main sections: Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity, Cost of Living and Affordability, and Economic Opportunities. Each metric is scored based on its performance relative to the other cities in the study, with a higher score indicating a more favorable environment for remote work. The cumulative scores from all sections determine the overall ranking of each city, allowing for a comprehensive comparison across multiple dimensions that matter to remote workers.

Caveats

While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the data, certain limitations exist. The study relies on available data from the specified sources, and any gaps or inconsistencies in the data may impact the rankings. Additionally, the study does not account for qualitative factors such as community culture or individual preferences, which can also play a significant role in the remote work experience. Therefore, readers should consider these factors when interpreting the rankings and making decisions based on the findings.

Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity — Total Points: 50

This section evaluates the essential digital infrastructure and connectivity that support remote work. Metrics in this category focus on internet access and the ability of residents to work from home effectively. A robust digital infrastructure is critical for remote work success, as it directly impacts productivity and communication. Cities with better connectivity are likely to attract more remote workers, making this section vital for understanding the overall ranking.

1. Broadband Internet Access — Triple Weight

The Broadband Internet Access metric measures the percentage of households with a broadband internet subscription. This metric is crucial because reliable and fast internet is a foundational requirement for remote work, enabling seamless communication and access to online resources. In the context of this study, a higher percentage of broadband access directly contributes to a city’s score, reflecting its capacity to support remote workers. The metric is weighted at 3 points, and a higher value is considered better, enhancing the overall ranking of cities with superior internet infrastructure.

2. Internet Access Rate — Double Weight

The Internet Access Rate measures the percentage of households with any form of internet subscription, reflecting the availability of digital connectivity. This metric is crucial for assessing the infrastructure that supports remote work, as reliable internet access is foundational for remote workers. A higher percentage indicates better connectivity, which is essential for productivity and collaboration in a remote work environment. The raw transformation means that the interpretation is straightforward: higher values directly correlate with better conditions for remote work.

3. Work from Home — Double Weight

The Work from Home metric quantifies the proportion of workers who engage in remote work, providing insight into the local workforce’s adaptability to remote models. This metric is particularly relevant as it indicates the existing culture and infrastructure supporting remote work, which is vital for attracting remote workers. A higher value suggests a more established remote work culture, while the raw transformation allows for direct comparisons across regions, emphasizing the importance of a supportive environment for remote employment.

4. Households without Internet — Full Weight

The Households without Internet metric quantifies the number of households lacking any internet access. This metric is important because it highlights the digital divide within a city, which can hinder remote work opportunities. A lower number of households without internet access is preferable, as it indicates a more connected population. This metric is weighted at 1 point, and a lower value improves the city’s score, emphasizing the need for widespread internet access to support remote workers.

Cost of Living and Affordability — Total Points: 25

This section assesses the financial aspects of living in various cities, focusing on income levels and housing affordability. Metrics in this category are designed to evaluate how economically viable it is for remote workers to live and thrive in a city. A reasonable cost of living is crucial for attracting remote workers, as it directly impacts their quality of life and overall satisfaction. By analyzing these metrics, the study provides insights into which cities offer the best balance of affordability and economic opportunity.

1. Median Household Income — Triple Weight

Median Household Income measures the average income of households over the past year, adjusted for inflation. This metric is vital for understanding the economic landscape of a city, particularly for remote workers that may seek locations with higher earning potential. A higher median income indicates greater financial stability and purchasing power among residents, which can enhance the quality of life. The interpretation is straightforward; higher values are favorable, as they suggest a more affluent population that can support a vibrant economy and lifestyle for remote workers.

2. Rent-Burdened Households (30%+)

The Rent-Burdened Households metric identifies the percentage of renter households spending 30% or more of their income on rent, highlighting affordability challenges. This metric is critical for evaluating the cost of living in relation to income, especially for remote workers who may prioritize affordable housing. A lower percentage is desirable, indicating that residents can maintain a better balance between housing costs and disposable income. The raw transformation facilitates straightforward interpretation, where lower values signify a more favorable housing market for remote workers.

Economic Opportunities — Total Points: 25

This section examines the economic landscape of cities, focusing on self-employment rates and access to financial resources. Metrics in this category are essential for understanding the potential for economic growth and job creation in a city, which are vital for remote workers. A vibrant economic environment can foster innovation and collaboration, making it an attractive destination for remote workers. By analyzing these metrics, the study highlights cities that not only support remote work but also offer opportunities for professional development and entrepreneurship.

1. Self-Employed — Double Weight

The Self-Employed metric measures the proportion of workers who are self-employed, encompassing both incorporated and unincorporated individuals. This metric is particularly relevant as it reflects the entrepreneurial spirit and economic opportunities available in a city, which can attract remote workers seeking a vibrant business environment. A higher percentage indicates a robust ecosystem for self-employment, suggesting that the local economy supports diverse work arrangements. The raw transformation allows for direct comparisons, where higher values are interpreted as favorable for remote work dynamics.

2. SBA Loan Approvals per 100k Residents — Full Weight

The SBA Loan Approvals per 100k Residents metric measures the number of approved SBA loans normalized by the population. This metric is important as it indicates the level of financial support available for small businesses and entrepreneurs in a city. Access to funding is crucial for fostering economic growth and creating opportunities for remote workers. This metric is weighted at 1 point, and a higher value enhances the city’s score, reflecting a favorable environment for business development and economic resilience.

3. Unemployment Rate — Double Weight

The Unemployment Rate metric quantifies the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed. This metric is critical for assessing the overall economic stability of a city. A lower unemployment rate suggests a healthier job market and greater economic opportunities, which are beneficial for remote workers looking for stability and growth. This metric is weighted at 2 points, and a lower percentage is advantageous for scoring, indicating that cities with lower unemployment rates are more attractive for remote workers seeking job security.

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