Americans say Nashville and Tampa are the most desirable cities to live in 2025, while Washington, D.C., is the least desirable for the third consecutive year, according to a new report from Clever Offers, a platform owned by Clever Real Estate that allows home sellers on tight timelines to explore their selling options.

Americans say good weather (67%), low crime (66%), and a low cost of living (64%) make a place desirable — yet many top-ranking destinations are far from affordable.

1. Nashville, TN, and Tampa, FL (tied for No. 1)

2. Seattle, WA

3. San Diego, CA

4. Denver, CO

5. Charlotte, NC

6. Boston, MA

7. Orlando, FL

8. Raleigh, NC

9. New York, NY

Charlotte and Vermont ranked as the most underrated city and state, respectively. Meanwhile, Honolulu claimed the top spot among midsize cities, followed by Colorado Springs, CO, and Charleston, SC.

Conversely, the least desirable metros are:

1. Washington, D.C.

2. New York, NY

3. Chicago, IL

4. San Francisco, CA

5. Detroit, MI

6. Los Angeles, CA

7. Birmingham, AL

8. Baltimore, MD

9. Tampa, FL

10. Atlanta, GA

The most desirable states are Florida, California, Hawaii, Texas, and New York, while the least desirable are California, Alabama, New York, Alaska, and Florida.

Despite Florida, California, and New York ranking as desirable, all three also made the least desirable list — highlighting divided opinions among Americans.

Americans are nearly twice as likely to call where they live embarrassing (46%) rather than envy-inducing (26%). Still, 93% say something is holding them back from moving — with nearly half (46%) citing cost as the main reason.

Just 69% of Americans are happy with where they live, down from 73% in 2024. Nearly three-quarters (73%) would consider moving to a new state, and half (50%) are open to relocating to another country.

Read the full report at: https://cleveroffers.com/research/best-places-to-live-in-the-us-2025/