A southwest Florida town known for its luxurious coastal landscape made headlines across the nation today, as U.S. News and World Report named Naples the “Best Place to Live in 2024-2025.“
Why Naples?
U.S. News and World Report evaluated data related to the desirability, quality of life, job market and value of 150 major U.S. cities. Naples is an expensive place to live, but it also has a strong job market, ranking third in that category among the 150 cities U.S. News evaluated. It also ranked 4th in desirability, 4th in college readiness, 12th in low crime rate, and 28th in quality of life.
“Maybe it’s the southwest Florida lifestyle, with its ample sunshine and opportunities for active outdoor recreation, that keeps people coming to Naples,” US News and World Report stated. “Of the factors U.S. News considered as part of the desirability index, Naples ranked No. 12 for net migration, which measures whether people are moving to or away from each city and assesses whether a city is actually attracting new residents.”
Naples edged-out Boise, Idaho, and Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the number one ranking.
