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Explore Every US City

Population, demographics, cost of living, and climate data for 30,000+ cities and towns.

US City Data provides comprehensive statistics for over 30,000 cities and towns across all 50 states. Compare demographics, median household income, housing costs, education levels, and employment rates using the latest data from the US Census Bureau. Whether you're researching a move, evaluating real estate markets, or studying population trends, our city profiles give you the numbers you need.

Use the city rankings to find the most affordable, most educated, or fastest-growing cities. Check our best cities for guides tailored for families, young professionals, and retirees. Or compare any two cities side by side.

Cities Covered

30,000+

All 50 states

Data Points

20+

Per city

Updated

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Popular Cities

Explore the most searched cities in America.

New York City, NY

Population 8.3M

Los Angeles, CA

Population 3.9M

Population 2.7M

Population 2.3M

Population 1.6M

Population 979K

Population 715K

Population 442K

Population 689K

Population 737K

San Francisco, CA

Population 874K

Population 393K

City Rankings

Most Populated Cities

Cities ranked by total population

Most Affordable Cities

Cities ranked by lowest median home value

Highest Income Cities

Cities ranked by highest median household income

Lowest Rent Cities

Cities ranked by lowest median monthly rent

Most Educated Cities

Cities ranked by highest percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher

Best Job Markets

Cities ranked by lowest unemployment rate

Youngest Cities

Cities ranked by lowest median age

Most Diverse Cities

Cities ranked by ethnic diversity (highest percentage non-single-race)

Best Cities For...

Best Cities for Families

Cities with affordable housing, good incomes, and low poverty rates — ideal for raising a family.

Best Cities for Young Professionals

Cities with strong job markets, educated populations, and vibrant economies for career starters.

Best Cities for Retirees

Affordable cities with low cost of living and high quality of life for retirement.

Most Affordable Cities to Live In

Cities with the lowest combined cost of housing, rent, and daily living expenses.

Highest Quality of Life Cities

Cities with the best combination of income, education, low poverty, and employment.

Guides

US Cost of Living Guide (2026)

A comprehensive guide to cost of living across America — compare housing costs, rent, income, and affordability by city and state.

Moving to a New City — Complete Guide (2026)

Everything you need to know about relocating: compare cities by cost of living, job market, demographics, and quality of life.

US City Demographics Guide (2026)

Explore demographic data for every US city — population, age, ethnicity, education, and income statistics.

US Housing Market Overview (2026)

Compare housing costs across America — median home values, rent prices, and homeownership rates for every city.

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Cost of Living by State

Explore housing costs, rent, and income data for every state.

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