Ever wondered what truly makes a city a great place to live? We believe that understanding a community's social wellbeing is the key to unlocking its full potential beyond the job market.
The US Social Progress Map is a unique tool that provides a data-driven look at the non-economic factors that affect quality of life in cities across America. By measuring thousands of indicators across three dimensions, Basic Needs, Foundations of Wellbeing, and Opportunity, we've uncovered the top five cities in the U.S. where inclusive growth and social progress truly thrive.
The cities that lead our rankings, places like Folsom, (California), Newton (Massachusetts), Centennial (Colorado), Pleasanton (California) and San Ramon, (California), aren't just prosperous; they are exceptionally effective at delivering on the promise of a high quality of life for their residents. They excel at providing:
Register now to explore the full scorecard for each city and learn its strengths and vulnerabilities in detail.
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While it's exciting to celebrate the top performers, our research also reveals a complex and often surprising truth about social progress in America. For instance, while California hosts several top-ranked cities, the state's overall progress is remarkably mixed, demonstrating significant disparities even within the same region.
This is why localized data-driven insights are also crucial. The U.S. Social Progress Map provides the clarity policymakers, business and community leaders need to target interventions and promote inclusive growth across America. We don't just look at cities or states; we drill down to the census tract level, to reveal neighborhood-by-neighborhood variations in social and environmental wellbeing.
Are you curious how your hometown stacks up against the best in the country? Register Now.
Ever wondered what truly makes a city a great place to live? We believe that understanding a community's social wellbeing is the key to unlocking its full potential beyond the job market.
The US Social Progress Map is a unique tool that provides a data-driven look at the non-economic factors that affect quality of life in cities across America. By measuring thousands of indicators across three dimensions, Basic Needs, Foundations of Wellbeing, and Opportunity, we've uncovered the top five cities in the U.S. where inclusive growth and social progress truly thrive.
The cities that lead our rankings, places like Folsom, (California), Newton (Massachusetts), Centennial (Colorado), Pleasanton (California) and San Ramon, (California), aren't just prosperous; they are exceptionally effective at delivering on the promise of a high quality of life for their residents. They excel at providing:
Register now to explore the full scorecard for each city and learn its strengths and vulnerabilities in detail.
While it's exciting to celebrate the top performers, our research also reveals a complex and often surprising truth about social progress in America. For instance, while California hosts several top-ranked cities, the state's overall progress is remarkably mixed, demonstrating significant disparities even within the same region.
This is why localized data-driven insights are also crucial. The U.S. Social Progress Map provides the clarity policymakers, business and community leaders need to target interventions and promote inclusive growth across America. We don't just look at cities or states; we drill down to the census tract level, to reveal neighborhood-by-neighborhood variations in social and environmental wellbeing.
Are you curious how your hometown stacks up against the best in the country? Register Now.
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