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There's No Place Like… Louisville, Colo.?

date 07-13-2009 02:25 PM
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A few weeks back, we reported on U.S. News' list of the top 10 housing markets for the next decade. The Bremerton-Silverdale, Wash., metropolitan area topped those rankings, which also included the likes of Anchorage, Alaska; Duluth, Minn.; and Decatur, Ill.

But most of us see "home" as more than just a contributor to our net worth. And all of us can't exactly place our lives on pause and wait 10 years to resume living. Thankfully, Money magazine has released its list of America's Best Places to Live... today. Although no location with a population above 50,000 cracked the top 100, the rankings still have plenty of value -- and might just make you fantasize about uprooting your family and heading toward greener pastures.

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So which small U.S. town takes home top honors? When I posed that question to a colleague, his educated guess was "someplace in Colorado." Bullseye. Louisville, Colo., to be precise, says Money magazine.

And with the glowing description posted at CNNMoney.com, it's easy to see why:

"Some towns nestled along the Rockies are full of pretentious eco-hipsters. Not Louisville. Ice cream shops dot the historic downtown. Families grab burgers at the cozy Waterloo Café. A Friday-night street fair, with a beer garden, live music, and games for the kids, runs all summer."

Best of all, according to Money's research, it looks like Louisville is weathering the economic downturn quite well. For a closer look at what makes Louisville so special, check out all of the particulars -- including some hard data -- at CNNMoney.com.

To see which small towns near you made the list, and to compare your city to the top 100, satisfy your competitive side with CNNMoney's data-driven interactive tool.

Do you agree with Money magazine's rankings? Does your town deserve a spot in the top 10? Sound off here.

Message Edited by Anthony_Catalano on 07-14-2009 10:50 AM

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Re: There's No Place Like… Louisville, Colo.?

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date 07-14-2009 10:07 AM
author lauren65 writes:

body San Francisco?!? Please. My husband and I almost moved there in 2002. SOOOO glad we did not. The real estate prices are ridiculously high for builder junk from the '70's and the "views" aren't worth the millions they want for the real estate. The culture? Anything goes, ultra liberal, gay...no thanks. It's an ongoing freak show out there!

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Re: There's No Place Like… Louisville, Colo.?

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date 07-14-2009 10:26 AM
author johnnyd03064 writes:

body I live in Nashua, NH - truly the best place to live in the US. Nashua is the only city TWICE named best place to live by Money Magazine.
Why - how - could it not even appear on this list??? Nothing has changed, and if anything - it is better!

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Re: There's No Place Like… Louisville, Colo.?

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date 07-14-2009 10:30 AM
author Maggarf writes:

body I've lived in a lot of places all over the world, and I have to agree with the US News. I live in Louisville and it is the best small town to live in in the US. No matter where I go I'm happy to come home and proud of my town. It is a little piece of heaven.

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Re: There's No Place Like… Louisville, Colo.?

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date 07-14-2009 10:41 AM
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body What are the demographics of these towns and cities? I know that Louisville, CO is one of the whitest cities in Colorado.

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Re: There's No Place Like… Louisville, Colo.?

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date 07-14-2009 10:42 AM
author MichWolverine writes:

body C'mon. Everyone knows that Michigan is the best place to live.

Our Governor is a Socialist from Canada.

Our unemployment rate is currently at 14.2%. Of course, they only count those people actually receiving unemployment benefits. It does not take into consideration the hundreds of thousands of people who fled the state or who have been unemployed so long that they are no longer eligible for unemployment benefits.

Thousands of businesses have been forced to close due to the heavy burden of enormous taxes and fees they were required to shoulder. Bye bye tax base.

Over half-a-million working adults fled Michigan over the past two years. Bye bye tax base.

Not to worry. All of those productive businesses and people have been replaced by lazy parasites coming from other states in order to enjoy Michigan's generous welfare benefits.

So come on up to Michigan! Where the FEW support the MANY!

Note to the rest of the country -- If you're jealous of how attractive Michigan has become, just wait. Under the Obama Administration, the rest of the country will mirror Michigan within a matter of months!

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Re: There's No Place Like… Louisville, Colo.?

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date 07-14-2009 10:43 AM
author pbkseattle writes:

body For those who prize big city living the list seems worthless. I moved from the rural area to Seattle and I love living in the city. I think it is obvious the bias is towards small town America which is fine for some and can be lovely. But for me I love the dynamics and the life of the city and one that is big enough for all I need. All you need to do is find the right neighborhood in the right city and you will have a great place to live.

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Re: There's No Place Like… Louisville, Colo.?

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date 07-14-2009 10:45 AM
author brittany22870 writes:

body Franklin,MA was #10 last year and now its nowhere to be found? explain that one lol. drop over 90 spots? still seems to be the same to me!

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Re: There's No Place Like… Louisville, Colo.?

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date 07-14-2009 10:46 AM
author chargermama writes:

body lauren65....it's a good thing for San Francisco that you didn't move there. They don't need your bigoted views there. Although I do feel sorry for you and the people you live around,.... stay where you are! No, I do not live in SF and I am not gay. I have been married for 25 yrs and have two grown children.

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Re: There's No Place Like… Louisville, Colo.?

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date 07-14-2009 10:47 AM
author SouthJerseyJane writes:

body I'm a born and raised South Jersey Girl looking to get out. We recently took a trip to Western North Carolina to see about relocating and I must say that I never considered myself a snob until I traveled down south! It is hotter than hell and I never saw so many fast food restaurants in my life! Not to mention the disturbing need for people to place 12 ft. tall crosses on their lawn. West Virginia was no better and I can't imagine it is a very stimulating place for children to grow up as far as culture goes. I now appreciate beautiful the South Jersey shore and I'm glad I grew up here. We are fortunate enough to be close to the beach, Philadelphia and New York. We are currently exploring the option of moving north. I'm truly and wholeheartedly a northeast kinda girl!

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Re: There's No Place Like… Louisville, Colo.?

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date 07-14-2009 10:55 AM
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From someone who lives in Colorado I would like to say that this is completely false, there is nothing to see here. Please whatever you do, Stay where you are! Don't even think about moving to Colorado. I hear Wyoming is great though.

Message Edited by kdl on 07-14-2009 10:56 AM

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