While these are important factors in deciding where to call home, each small town’s livability is also an important component, including cost of living, quality of education and healthcare, local economy, and more.

A recent report from WalletHub ranked the best small towns in the United States in 2024, and three locations familiar to Delawareans made the list.

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America’s Best Small Towns

WalletHub compared more than 1,300 US cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000 based on “45 Key Housing Indicators.” Indicators are grouped into the following categories, with values ​​based on US Census Bureau data and other sources:

The 45 metrics in the six categories are weighted separately on a 100-point scale, with 100 being the most favorable conditions for small-town residents. Weighted averages for all metrics determine each city’s overall score and placement in the final ranking.