4 Ohio Cities Among Best Places To Live In U.S., Report Says

OHIO — Several Ohio suburbs are among the top 100 best places to live in the U.S., according to a recent report from Niche.

Niche analyzes and ranks factors such as livability, crime rates, the housing market and trends, schools, employment and access to other amenities and resources. Rankings are based on city data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS and CDC.

Ohio's best suburbs are:

• Oakwood (No. 26 in national rankings)
• Ottawa Hills (No. 29)
• Shaker Heights (No. 57)
• Madeira (No. 80)

Niche also tracks which U.S. cities are best for families, most diverse and best to buy a home. Users can see which cities, suburbs or neighborhoods are ranked.

The latest report on best places to live in the country also considers the cost of living, commute, nightlife and walkability. These elements played a big role in decision-making due to the pandemic and shifts in living, working and commuting over the last year, according to the company.

"In the past year, many people have become more mobile than ever before," Luke Skurman, CEO and founder of Niche, said in a statement.

"Especially if they're able to work remotely, people are asking themselves where they really want to live," Skurman said. "Our rankings are designed to help our users find the next place they want to call home based on their unique priorities. For families, we know schools are an important factor. In addition to the Best Places to Live rankings, our comprehensive school profiles and school rankings are very valuable for families looking to make a move."

See the full list of 2021 Best Cities to Live in America.