Retiring in a small town can offer lower costs, lighter traffic and a closer sense of community, but the best options are not guesswork. I am drawing on recent data-driven rankings of retirement ...

The American dream of buying a home in a quaint small town is alive and well. In 2023, more people moved to small towns than to cities, and the Census Bureau reported in 2024 that some of the ...

Like apple pie and ice cream, what’s more American than a small town? Sure, there’s no doubt big cities have their draws: the electric buzz of New York City, the palm tree-lined streets of Los Angeles ...

Many Americans who have bid farewell to the workforce or who are thinking about it are turning to places that offer affordability, a strong economy, quality health care options, less traffic, and ...

There's something about living in a small town, whether it's the sense of community, the lack of crowded spaces, more options for outdoor fun, lower crime rates, or just a less hectic daily pace. Now ...

While it may not always feel like it, America is, at its core, "a nation of small towns." According to data from the U.S Census Bureau, over 200 million Americans live in incorporated places instead ...

“The Most Beautiful Small Town in America” is even more charming around the holidays, and one small town holiday market draws a quarter million visitors each year and features a Glühwein Pyramid.

Here at Only In Your State, we’re not shy about our love for small towns. From Maine to Washington and every state in between, there are so many charming small towns in the U.S. worthy of the ...

Small towns are flourishing across the United States, but some enjoy far greater wealth than others. “Many of these affluent small towns share a similar profile: They sit just outside major metros, ...