Our Recent Studies
Best Airports to Make a 'Connection'
We identify the airports that give you the best chance for meeting that special someone this holiday travel season. » Read more
Most Secure U.S. Places
Safety and security are two characteritics people seek in a place to raise a family. Our study ranks the top large, mid-size, and small cities to find the most secure locations. » Read more
America's Drought-Riskiest Cities
Scientists are warning that raging brush fires could become routine. Boat ramps are becoming surrounded by dry land and streams are disappearing. How dry is your city? » Read more
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Romantic Cities for Baby Boomers
With our busy lives, many are finding it difficult to set aside time for romance. This study looks at the places that are making it easier. » Read more
Most Energetic Cities
Always dashing off? We found the places where people are living a lifestyle that is key to their longevity and overall good health. » Read more
Best Green Places
Explore a green lifestyle, no matter where you are. We examined 24 metrics in 5 major categories to determine the Best Green Places. » Read more
Going Solo in the USA
Are more women now living without a spouse? We decided to take a closer look and discovered that some places are "more single" than others. » Read more
iJacking - Identity Theft in America
The most likely places to fall victim to identity theft might surprise you. We analyzed over 80 metrics which have been associated with identify theft. » Read more
Most Competitive Colleges
Potential freshmen often struggle to find the perfect school for their learning experience. They often don't consider that getting accepted can be the hardest part. » Read more
Sleep in the City
A good night's sleep is one of the most important health factors. Our study found that some places make sleep easier than others. » Read more
Sexual Awareness on College Campuses
College students left ill-informed about safer sex are more at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and unintended pregnancies. » Read more
Best Cities for Seniors
We examined the state of senior care in the 50 largest metro areas to find that places that make growing old a little easier. » Read more
Pain at the Pump
With gas prices continuing to rise, we have look at which cities are hit hardest. Long commutes are a major factor that places several southeast cities in the top ten. » Read more
Best Cities for Teleworking
Teleworking has grown rapidly in recent years. We ranked cities based on the potential benefits that teleworking would offer residents in those cities. » Read more
America's Migraine Hot Spots
Everybody gets a headache now and then, but did you know that the severe headaches known as migraines affect over 29 million Americans? Unfortunately, migraine is as difficult to fully understand as it is prevalent. A new study by Sperling's BestPlaces’ spotlights those U.S. cities with the highest prevalence of factors that are most commonly associated with migraine. » Read more
Worst Cities for Respiratory Infections
A new analysis, which ranked the 50 worst cities for respiratory infections in the
United States, was released today, naming Greenville, South Carolina as the top
city for respiratory tract infections. » Read more
Hurricane Hotspots
We have updated our study of hurricane hotspots to reflect the active season. » Read more.
Best Places to Live
The results are in for our annual study of the Best Places to Live. » Read more.
Healthiest Cities
California shines, Ohio aches in battle for healthiest cities. » Read more.
Best and Worst Cities for Sleep
Minnesota tops the list for slumber. New York might be the city that never sleeps,
but it has some company from Detroit and a few other sleepless spots. » Read more
Most Challenging Cities to Navigate
Getting through a city should not be a problem, but many of America's metro areas
are tough to navigate. We've ranked the most challenging cities and provided a few
reasons that make some areas more difficult than others. » Read more
Fiscally Fit Cities Report
The report measures citizens in 50 metro areas on total Fiscal Fitness with Salt
Lake City topping the list. » Read more.
Best and Worst Cities for Dating
College towns and other places with young populations top our dating list. Fewer
places to hang out (ex: coffee shops), puts cities like Wichita low on the list.
Find out where your city stands. » Read more
Best and Worst Cities for Crime
Three New Jersey cities make the top five safest cities, while Arizona's largest
two metro areas are some of the worst for crime. Learn more about our methodology
and see where every metro area in the U.S. ranks. » Read more
Most and Least Stressful Cities
When it comes to stress, Tacoma, WA, has the most, according to our study using
the Sperling Stress Index. Albany, NY, scores for least stressful.Find out more,
including the rankings for all 331 metro areas in the U.S. » Read more
