Elmira, New York is the No. 1 small town in America for affordable living, education, safety and more

Momo Productions | Stone | Getty Images While big cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago might appeal to some, that small-town charm can be...

August 30, 2023
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Momo Productions | Stone | Getty Images While big cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago might appeal to some, that small-town charm can be a pretty big draw for others. All Star Homes , a roofing, siding and gutter company, ranked the best hometowns in America , analyzing the cities with a population of less than 100,000. To determine the ranking, the cities were scored across four key metrics on a 100-point scale: Community Safety Affordable living Education Sources for the ranking also included Zillow Home Values, the National Center for Education Statistics, FBI Crime Data Explorer, U.

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