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Arlington Is One Of The Best Small Cities In US, Ranking Says

WalletHub examined 1,300 small cities based on criteria ranging from school system quality to restaurants per capita.

Arlington was ranked among the 20 best small cities in America, according to WalletHub.
Arlington was ranked among the 20 best small cities in America, according to WalletHub. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

ARLINGTON, MA — WalletHub is out with a new list of the best small cities in America, and Arlington made the cut.

The personal finance website examined 43 indicators of livability in more than 1,300 cities with populations between 25,000 and 100,000. These ranged from housing costs and school system quality to restaurants per capita.

Arlington came in at No. 14, and was among eight Massachusetts communities ranked in the top 20. See the full list below:

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  1. Sammamish, WA
  2. Carmel, IN
  3. Brentwood, TN
  4. Lexington, MA
  5. Reading, MA
  6. Zionsville, IN
  7. Portland, ME
  8. Milton, MA
  9. Melrose, MA
  10. Dublin, OH
  11. Westfield, IN
  12. Redmond, WA
  13. Brookfield, WI
  14. Arlington, MA
  15. Princeton, NJ
  16. Newton, MA
  17. Needham, MA
  18. Burlington, MA
  19. Leawood, KS
  20. Southlake, TX

Click here to see where Arlington ranks in affordability, economic health, safety and more.

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