DES MOINES, Iowa - Cities in Iowa get four spots on a list of the 100 Best Paces to Live.
The new list from by Livability.com looks at cities for features that attract millennials.
The ranking is based on economics, housing, amenities, infrastructure, demographics, social and civic capital, education and health care. Livability says: "This year, we wanted to get back to basics, so we started with a single question: What matters most to you when you’re deciding where to live? That’s what we asked 1,000 millennials across the country in an exclusive survey."
Iowa City gets a top ranking at number 4
Award-winning public schools? Check. World-class hospitals? Yep. A walkable, thriving, vibrant downtown? For sure. Throw any hyperbole-laden statement at your description of Iowa City, and it will probably stick. It’s no surprise that this extraordinary Big Ten University town continues its reign as a top-five place to live in our Top 100. CLICK HERE to read more
Ames is ranked number 33
A charming midwestern college town located 30 miles north of Des Moines, Ames is an artsy, educated and welcoming town to call home — whether you’re a student at Iowa State University or well past your graduation date. CLICK HERE to read more
Cedar Rapids is number 50
Cedar Rapids is Iowa’s second largest city with median home prices below $150,000. But that only tells a small part of the story. On a few wonderful summer days, Cedar Rapids hosts over 40,000 visitors to their “Market After Dark,” a free, evening farmers market with vendors, food, makers and live entertainment that people talk about year-round. CLICK HERE to read more
Des Moines is ranked at number 96
The fastest growing city in the Midwest, Des Moines offers the amenities, both cultural and recreational, that rival its much larger cousins. CLICK HERE to read more