Pennsylvania Has the No. 9 Best City to Live in America

There's no denying that Pennsylvania is a great place to live. As it turns out, it's now official that Pennsylvania is a fantastic place to live, as one of our cities has been named the No. 9 best city to live in the United States for 2022. It's obviously because Pennsylvania rocks.

For nine years now, Livability.com has been ranking the most livable small to mid-sized cities in America. This year, the outlet looked at 2,300 mid-sized cities with populations of 500,000 or less. Then, it got down to its top 100. "Every year, the list changes: we conduct exclusive studies and surveys, adjust our algorithm and add new variables and data points," they state. "But one thing remains constant: We always start with the data. This year, we examined more than 2,300 cities based on more than 50 data points that are grouped into eight categories, measuring a city's economic stability, housing, amenities, infrastructure, demographics, social and civic capital and health care. This is how we calculate each city's LivScore."

The also took the "wow" factor into consideration. "Yes, these are all statistically great places to live, but would you actually want to live here?" they asked. "What are the ways in which each of these cities is creating an environment that is accommodating for remote workers? Where can you spend a Saturday afternoon or meet your friends for happy hour after a long day? How is this city different from other places?"

So, which Pennsylvania city is No. 9 on the list? Pittsburgh. "With 90 unique neighborhoods, there’s something for everyone in Pittsburgh," the outlet states. "This mid-size city is among the best places to live in the U.S., thanks to its affordability, growing tech and robotics industry, and diverse landscapes that include rivers and valleys. Lots of green space, plus major league sports teams to cheer on and world-class universities, all contribute to the hometown pride that’s palpable in Pittsburgh." Madison, Wisconsin, came in at No. 1 on the tally. Find the full list here.

I'm always surprised how many people say fall is their favorite season, but it is a beautiful time of year, especially in Pennsylvania. I personally think Pennsylvania offers some of the best fall colors in the entire U.S., and now is the perfect time to start planning that fall trip to see those vibrant autumn shades. I'm already seeing a few leaves changing colors, and while it's beautiful, I have to admit that I'm not very happy to see the changing leaves, since it means summer is winding down. I'm not ready for it to end, because we all know that snow is on the way.

The crew at VisitPA.com has put together a list of the best places to view fall foliage in Pennsylvania. "Nothing signals the advent of autumn in Pennsylvania like when the state’s natural landscape begins to burst with glittering displays of red, yellow, and purple," they state in the article. "From the large-scale transformations in Allegheny National Forest and Rothrock State Forest to historical sights framed by varying shades of gold, visitors can catch a glimpse of this annual spectacle by foot, bike, or car!"

Of course, the best times to view fall foliage differs by region and year, so check with your local spots before venturing out on a big fall foliage viewing trip. I can't wait to head to some of these destinations to take in the fall colors. Why not make a family trip out of it, or a weekend with friends? Read on for the full list of the best places to see fall foliage in Pennsylvania via the crew at VisitPA.com. What is your favorite spot to view the fall colors in Pennsylvania and Philadelphia? Reach out to us on social media and let us know your favorite areas to view the bright colors.

25. Gettysburg National Military Park

Best viewing time: late October

https://www.nps.gov/gett/

24. Pennsylvania Route 6

Best viewing time: mid to late October

https://www.paroute6.com/