Ohio city named among ‘Happiest Places to Live in U.S.’

There are a lot of factors that go into making a city an ideal place to live.

Affordable housing, climate, public safety, walkability, and amenities such as parks and restaurants are all part of the equation, to name a few.

Nonetheless, it can still be challenging to determine where to plant your roots. If you’re seeking a location known for happiness, though, one Ohio city in particular stands out.

Cincinnati, Ohio, is one of the 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S., according to Outside magazine. The publication highlights a few of the Queen City’s attributes, including its geographic position along the Ohio River, temperate climate, vibrant LGBTQ+ community, and abundance of breweries, all of which contribute to the city’s “amicable vibe.”

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Outside’s list of happiest places in America considered a number of factors, including median home price, median rental price, percentage of parkland, percentage of residents who live within a 10-minute walk of a park, the impacts of climate change, and inclusivity.

Cincinnati, with a population just shy of 310,000 residents, has a median home price of $272,750 and a median rental price of $1,116, according to Outside. What’s more, 88% of the city’s residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park and 17% of the city is dedicated to parkland.

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The 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S., according to Outside, are:

Cincinnati, OH

Reno, NV

Wilmington, DE

New Orleans, LA

Charlottesville, VA

Hood River, OR

Minneapolis, MN

Glenwood Springs, CO

Harrisburg, PA

Plano, TX

Anchorage, AK

Madison, WI

Frederick, MD

Saint Petersburg, FL

Tacoma, WA

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Outside’s full list of the 15 Happiest Places to Live in the U.S. can be found online.