AUSTIN, Texas — Austin has been named a great place to live for all ages.
AARP named Austin to the top ten list of large and livable cities. Cities are measured by the seven categories of livability measured in the index—housing, neighborhood, transportation, environment, health, engagement and opportunity. This is the first full update of the index since its launch in 2015.
“The majority of older adults want to stay in their current homes and communities as they age,” Bob Jackson, state director at AARP, Texas said. “The livability index is a valuable tool to help community leaders and individuals improve their communities and better meet the needs of people of all ages as the number of older Texans continues to grow.”
The Top 10 list of large and livable cities in the United States:
- San Francisco
- Boston
- Seattle
- Denver
- Milwaukee
- New York
- Portland
- Austin
- Philadelphia
- Washington, D.C.
Earlier this year, USA Today named the City of Austin the best place to live in the country for the second year in a row.
The full list of AARP large, mid-size and small livable cities is here.