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Best Western Town for Quality Living Revealed
23 Jun
Summary
- Los Alamos, NM, leads the West in livability by AARP's index.
- It excels in opportunity and health, with high median income.
- Aspen, CO, and Marin City, CA, also rank highly for livability.
AARP's newest Livability Index highlights Los Alamos, New Mexico, as the top-ranked Western community for quality of life. The index assesses cities on 40 metrics across seven categories, with Los Alamos scoring 72 out of 100. The town particularly excelled in opportunity, evidenced by a median household income of $136,502, significantly above the national median. Residents also benefit from good health outcomes and extensive access to exercise opportunities and green spaces.
Further contributing to its high score, Los Alamos performed well in housing, with a strong supply of multi-family homes and subsidized units. Residents spend a lower percentage of their income on housing compared to the national average. However, the town faces challenges in transportation and neighborhood categories due to unreliable public transit and limited commute options. Despite these drawbacks, Los Alamos stands out as a promising locale for a high quality of life in the Western region.
