5 Best Places to Live in the U.S. for Quality of Life

2. Paradise Valley, Arizona

Population: 14,215
Median Household Income: $204,145
Unemployment Rate: 4.8%

Paradise Valley is a small city with a population of just over 14,000 located about 15 miles away from northeast Phoenix. What makes it one of the best places to live in the U.S for quality of life is its healthy job market where an average of only 1.4% of the labor force was unemployed over the past 5 years. Paradise Valley is also a relatively wealthy city with most households earning upwards of $200,000 annually. This is one of the reasons why the city is attracting new residents and the population grew by 8.8% in the past 5 years. It also has a crime rate well below Arizona’s average. The city is also home to highly rated public schools in the area and a public transit service which makes commute easier for residents.

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