2026 Top 100 Best Places to Live in the U.S.<\/a> ranking highlights the nation\u2019s most vibrant and affordable small to mid-sized cities through eight key categories, spotlighting safety, environment and health categories.<\/p>\n\u201cClovis is grateful, during this 250th Year of America, to still be a place people want to call home. We embrace that spirit of hard work and value a sincere dedication to community,\u201d said Clovis Mayor Vong Mouanoutoua. \u201cYou will love our residents, schools, places of worship, businesses, the celebrations, and well-planned neighborhoods. Clovis is \u2018A Way of Life.\u2019\u201d<\/p>\n
Livability partnered with data experts with Applied Geographic Solutions in order to analyze nearly 100 data points in cities between 75,000 and 500,000 populations. This range represents cities that offer big-city opportunities while retaining a small-town feel.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur \u2018Top 100\u2019 is an annual data-driven collection of what we consider to be the best small to mid-size cities,\u201d said Livability.com editor-in-chief Amanda Ellis. \u201cAs Americans face consistently evolving work dynamics and a desire for the best quality of life possible amidst inflation and uncertainty, our list celebrates places where people can more realistically build families, launch businesses and lead meaningful lives.\u201d<\/p>\n
The 2026 edition of the list noted affordability as a primary driver in the selection process. The rising costs gave additional weight to housing and cost of living categories. Livability said it only included locations with a median home value of under $500,000.<\/p>\n
Clovis\u2019 inclusion reinforces its status as a community where paychecks stretch further and quality of life is prioritized.<\/p>\n
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