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And the winners are...
And the winners are...
Some places have everything any family could want - economic opportunity, good schools, safe streets, things to do and a sense of community. See the top 10 Great American Towns - including homes for sale and million-dollar homes. (more)
1. Middleton, WI
6. Papillion, NE
2. Hanover, NH
7. Milton, MA
3. Louisville, CO
8. Chaska, MN
4. Lake Mary, FL
9. Nether Providence, PA
5. Claremont, CA
10. Suwanee, GA
See the top 100

Top-earning towns
Top-earning towns Hillsborough, Calif., residents pull in more than $260,000 a year. Which other places have high incomes? (more)
• See exclusive Hillsborough video
Why Middleton is No. 1
Where the singles are Good schools, low crime, green space -- there's a lot to love about this Wisconsin town. (more)video
• No. 2 Louisville's old-time charm video
• No. 3 Hanover: A mountain paradise video
Where homes are affordable
Where homes are affordable Residents who buy real estate in these 25 towns see their incomes go the furthest. (more)
• Big job growth
Where the singles are
Where the singles are Looking to meet that special someone? These 25 places have the highest percentage of singles. (more)
• Hoboken's great singles scene video

Best places, state-by-state
Best places, state-by-state
California is home to the most Top 100 towns on this year's list. See the best places to live in your favorite state. (more)
• California
• New York
• Texas
• See the rest

Pricey homes
Pricey homes
These towns from the Best Places database have the highest median home price. Plus more top 25 lists: (more)
• Hottest
• Coldest
• Youngest
• Clean air
• Skinniest
• Quick commutes

3,500+ cities
3,500+ cities
See detailed city stats, homes for sale and customizable maps for all the towns in our Best Places database. Plus, post your thoughts on our Best Places to Live blog. (more)

10 best big cities
10 best big cities
Money Magazine rated small towns this year, with populations 7,500 to 50,000. But what do you think are the best big cities? Submit your picks to compare your rankings with other CNNMoney.com users. (more)
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Where are they now?
Where are they now? From Seattle to Raleigh/Durham, N.C., see how seven past Best Places are faring now. (more)
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How we picked the Best Places to Live
This year we focused on smaller places, between 7,500 and 50,000 in population. (Last year, we looked at small cities with populations between 50,000 and 300,000.) And so, working with data provider OnBoard and consultant Bert Sperling of BestPlaces.net, we set out to find the best towns in America. Here's how...
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