Best Towns to Live in Southeast US

It has always been a dream of mine to live in the southern United States. Eventually I suppose we will move out of California, but I think my husband would prefer one of the mountain-y states in the northwest such as Montana, Idaho or Colorado. 

Recently we took a trip and visited Charleston, South Carolina; Asheville, North Carolina; Savannah, Georgia and Nashville, Tennessee. I have to say out of those places we visited, Savannah was by far my favorite. It has that quirky small-town feel but it has the most cute and fun "downtown" area right on the river! Between the food, sites, and being able to walk almost anywhere, I would definitely move there in a heartbeat. 

In case any of you feel the same way, check out Money Magazine's top 10 best places to live in the South. There is something for everyone! No, the weather will never be as good as California's, but these places have a lot of other great things to offer!

1. Allen, Texas

"The school system is also a big draw; the district has been ranked as one of the best in the state of Texas, and Allen students routinely outperform the state averages in both reading and math."

2. Franklin, Tennessee

3. Olive Branch, Mississippi

"Families love Olive Branch for its good schools, safe streets, and family-friendly activities, not to mention its affordability—the median home price is $185,092, and annual property taxes average $956 a year. "

4. Reston, Virginia

5. Concord, North Carolina

6. Rockville, Maryland

"One of Maryland’s oldest towns is also one of the state’s largest—and with low unemployment and an ultralow crime rate, it continues to attract newcomers. Many of its highly educated residents have jobs in the city’s expanding biomedical and technology industries; operations for Quest Software and Lockheed Martin are both here."

7. Fayetteville, Arkansas

"Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the area’s 36 parks, which offer hiking, fishing, and biking along almost 80 miles of trails and three lakes. The town’s lively arts and culture scene includes the 1,200-seat Walton Arts Center, which offers Broadway tours, music, comedy, and other performances."

8. St. Augustine, Florida

9. Vinings, Georgia

10. Mustang, Oklahoma

"The median sales price for a home in Canadian County, where Mustang is located, is $180,583, according to realtor.com—one of the lowest among the 2,400 spots MONEY evaluated for its Best Places to Live analysis. The town residents also enjoy a much higher median household income than other Oklahoma residents—$66,714, as compared to the state median of $47,913."

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