The Most Livable Small Cities in the U.S.

Approximately four in 10 Americans would choose to live in a town, a small city or a suburb of a small city as opposed to big cities and rural areas. Small cities may be more appealing in light of the coronavirus crisis, as there may be more access to parks and outdoor spaces in places with lower population densities.

In its third annual study, SmartAsset crunched the numbers to find the most livable small cities in the U.S. We compared 287 cities with at least 65,000 people but fewer than 100,000 across 10 metrics related to home affordability, healthcare accessibility, income equality, entertainment options and commute times.

Bloomington, IL ranks 11th among the most livable small cities in the U.S. For more details, check out the table below.