Tucson Rated 20th Best City to Live In America

— Tucson Climbs the “Best Cities to Live In” List —
Another feather in Tucson’s cap! The global consultancy Resonance ranked Tucson as the **20th best city to live in America** in their **2021 “America’s Best Cities”** report—a leap of **21 spots higher** than the previous year.

— What Resonance Looks At —
Their rankings are based on six key categories: People, Place, Product, Programming, Promotion, and Prosperity. Tucson scored particularly well in Place, earning a spot at #14, while also ranking #10 nationally for both Weather and Parks & Outdoors. The city’s youthful vibe—thanks in large part to nearly a quarter of residents being aged 20–35—also stood out.

— Prosperity & Shopping on the Rise —
Resonance also recognized Tucson’s growing economic promise: the city tied for #10 in Prosperity, and landed at #17 for Shopping, even amidst pandemic challenges. Housing prices are climbing, signaling that more are discovering our desert jewel.

— What’s New Since Then —
As of 2025, Resonance now places Tucson at approximately #46 among U.S. cities, with high marks for museums, nature, and parks—coming in around #13 in those categories. These updates reflect ongoing investment in arts, green spaces, and cultural infrastructure. The full report can be seen on Resonance’s “America’s Best Cities” rankings.

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Tucson’s on the move—and so could you. – Tony Ray 🌵