The Brief

If you’re looking for the best neighborhoods in America, you may want to consider Virginia and Florida, according to the latest rankings from Niche.

Niche’s top 25 best neighborhoods in America fall in just a few states – with multiple cities boasting more than one neighborhood near the top of the list.

What makes a neighborhood great?

According to Niche, the ‘Best Places to Live’ rankings take into account several factors, including the quality of local schools, crime rates, housing trends, employment statistics, and access to amenities.

Niche also gathered 100 million reviews and survey responses from students, parents and residents, and used data from the U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census and the FBI.

What are the best neighborhoods of 2025?