Wisconsin Has Two Cities On America’s Best Small Cities List
Low unemployment rate, low crime, and high credit scores are some of the reasons this small town in Wisconsin scores so high on the list of best small cities in America. If you're looking for an affordable place to live, check out these top 100 in America.
WalletHub Methodology For Best Small Towns In America
WalletHub analyzed 1,318 cities over five categories. Those include affordability, economic health, education and health, quality of life, and safety.
Brookfield, Wisconsin
Brookfield, Wisconsin, was named by WalletHub as the second-best city to live in America. Its low unemployment rate of 3% is a full percentage point lower than the national average of 4.1%. Brookfield also has a very low poverty rate.
That's good for credit scores, too. They boast an unbelievable median credit score of 785, which is in the excellent range.
Brookfield's population as of the 2020 census is 41,464 residents.
Brookfield is a suburb of Milwaukee, located about 15 miles west of Wisconsin's biggest city. Its location near the commercial hub of Wisconsin helps with job earnings and salaries, while the suburb provides a low-crime environment for residents. Brookfield has the 134th-lowest crime rate in the country.
Lexington, Massachusetts #1
Beating out Brookfield for the top spot was Lexington, Massachusetts. They scored higher in safety, education, health, and affordability overall, earning Lexington the title of the best small city to live in.
Appleton, Wisconsin #12
WalletHub also has high marks for Appleton, Wisconsin. Appleton ranked high in affordability and economic health. The small town is on the north edge of the biggest lake in Wisconsin, Lake Winnebago, and offers scenic outdoor activities. It also is close to Green Bay, which is the third largest city in Wisconsin.
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