22 Florida Cities Just Made the List of the 250 Best Places to Live in America

Florida showed up in a big way on U.S. News & World Report’s 2026–2027 Best Places to Live rankings, with 22 cities making the list of the 250 best places to live in America.

Leading the pack was Parkland, which ranked No. 14 nationally and earned the title of Florida’s highest ranked city.

Other Florida cities making the list include Palm Harbor, Weston, Riverview, Pensacola, Kendall, Doral, Jupiter, Naples, Tampa, Pembroke Pines, Wellington, and Bonita Springs.

Florida’s Highest Ranked Cities

• Parkland (#14)
• Palm Harbor (#62)
• Weston (#70)
• Riverview (#97)
• Pensacola (#115)
• Spring Hill (#121)
• Kendall (#155)
• Doral (#161)
• Jupiter (#170)
• Naples (#215)
• Tampa (#228)
• Pembroke Pines (#246)

The rankings consider factors like quality of life, affordability, job market, desirability, and where Americans are choosing to relocate.

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