Ten cities out of 100 were given A+ scores by renters for city satisfaction according to an ApartmentList.com survey.
More than 18,600 renters responded to several questions about the cities they live in. For example, renters were asked if they were likely to recommend their current city to a friend or family member. They were also asked if they felt their city’s local economy was on the right track. Apartmentlist.com officials took all of the responses and rated each city based on the scores and statistical data, including crime rates and quality of schools.
Plano, Texas was ranked the No. 1 city for resident satisfaction with A+ rankings in confidence in the local economy and access to recreational activities.
Meanwhile Newark, N.J. was ranked at the bottom of the list with F ratings in safety and confidence in the local economy.
Here are the top and bottom cities for resident satisfaction.
TOP
1. Plano, Texas
2. Boston, Mass.
3. Arlington, Va.
4. Austin, Texas
5. Torrance, Calif.
6. San Francisco, Calif.
7. Washington, D.C.
8. Grand Rapids, Mich.
9. Orlando, Fla.
10. Minneapolis, Minn.
BOTTOM
90. Yonkers, N.Y.
91. Joliet, Ill.
92. Saint Petersburg, Fla.
93. Detroit, Mich.
94. Bronx, N.Y.
95. Columbia, S.C.
96. San Bernardino, Calif.
97. Hartford, Conn.
98. Bridgeport, Conn.
99. New Haven, Conn.
100. Newark, N.J.
