Architectural Digest Releases List Of Best U.S. Cities To Live In 2025

Architectural Digest has released its list of the seven best U.S. cities to live in for 2025. Johns Creek, Georgia, ranks first. The Atlanta suburb offers a strong job market, a median household income of $163,653, and access to world-class culture. Home prices there average $899,000, according to Zillow. Other top picks include Carmel, Indiana, noted for safety, schools, and an arts district, with homes averaging $254,412. Pearland, Texas, is highlighted for affordability, with a median property price of $319,753. Bethesda, Maryland, near Washington, D.C., is home to major institutions and cultural venues, though houses there average $1,137,069. The remaining four cities are Farmington Hills, Michigan; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Oklahoma City, all praised for culture, affordability, and community life. (Story URL)