Cambridge, Massachusetts, is named the best U.S. According to a recent study conducted by Niche, a data analysis company, the city to live in for 2023. The survey analyzed factors such as costs of living, safety, school quality, nightlife, walkability, outdoor activities and more. Cambridge topped the list due to its excellent public schools, urban atmosphere and abundance of bars, restaurants, coffee shops and parks. Arlington, Virginia came in second, despite its high median home value, while The Woodlands, Texas dropped from first place to third place. The top five Naperville, Illinois and Columbia, Maryland rounded out the top five.
The housing market has also seen an uptick in activity, with the median sales price of $363,000.2% lower year-over-year and existing home sales rising to break a 12-month slide by 14.5%. According to Realtor.com, the week of April 16 - 22 is the best time for sellers to put their homes on the market.
This news paints a optimistic picture of the U.S. The housing market exists, as cities such as Cambridge, Virginia, Texas, Illinois and Maryland offer a variety of attractions, amenities and opportunities that make them ideal places to live, work, learn and hang out.