Finding a Community to Live
Now that you’ve found the states in the United States that fit your lifestyle and budget, it’s time to explore local communities where you could truly thrive.
Finding the right town or neighborhood is about more than just affordability, it’s also about safety, schools, community life, and opportunity.
And start travel plans to visit.
Our interactive app helps you filter over 28,000 U.S. communities using reliable Census data.
Choose a price range, select a state, and explore community data instantly. Each search helps you get closer to a place that truly feels like home.
USING THE APP
1 Click on green button called ‘Clear all slicers’.
Take a moment for the map to reset.
2 Use the slicer on the top middle called
‘SELECT A RANGE OF PROPERTY RENTALS’
to add the value of property you seek.
It is also possible to type in the box.
3 In the left panel select ‘STATE’.
4 Also on left side is a panel called:
‘SELECT A COMMUNITY’.
5 Select a COMMUNITY.
Data for that place appears on your right.
NOTE: This app is designed to encourage one ‘STATE’ and one ‘Lifestyle & Population’ at a time.
DATA IS SOURCED from the United Sates Census Bureau using the 2024: ACS 1-Year Estimates Data for most recent updates, whilst the bulk of the data is 2023: ACS 5-Year Estimates Data
Key Links
Unites States Census Bureau – https://data.census.gov/
[Go to https://data.census.gov/. Then type your chosen place in search bar. Select from drop down. The next page appears. Then on the right panel select “View Profile]
Data USA – https://datausa.io
[Type Place in search bar. Select from drop down.]
The Blue Zones Concept
Inspired by the Blue Zones concept, we wish to inspire you to seek a healthier and more fulfilling lifestyle. Blue Zones are regions where people live exceptionally long lives due to a combination of physical activity, low stress, rich social interactions, a local whole-foods diet, and low disease incidence.
Dan Buettner, who made the Blue Zones concept polular, studied five communities, including Loma Linda in California. His research shows that rather than peruse health and longevity as if it was a chore,it is their surroundings that significantly impacts health and longevity. Choosing a place with good surroundings and a supportive community can help you make better daily choices.
Research supports that your reference group determines up to 95% of your success or failure in life. Therefore, the tribe you belong to and the daily habits of those around you play a crucial role in your future.
Next Step
Once you’ve identified your favorite communities, it’s time to prepare for your visit. To set the stage for a secure, satisfying, and meaningful life journey, consider travel plans to visit interesting places that also have the potential to become a future home.
And make sure you ask the right questions while exploring a new home visit the RESEARCH QUESTIONS page.