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Best Places To Live, Work, Play In PA: 2025 Recap
Numerous Pennsylvania towns, activities, and more were included on various "best of" lists throughout 2025. Check out Patch's roundup here.
PENNSYLVANIA — Some of the best places to live in the country are towns and cities in Pennsylvania, according to a handful of national rankings released in 2025 that look at quality of life indicators.
There is no single quality that makes a town or city a great place to live. High-quality schools, hospitals and medical facilities, and a robust cultural and dining scene all matter. So do good jobs and places to play and have fun.
Publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Forbes and Fortune and the ratings and review site Niche used different methodologies to compile their lists on the best places to live. Read more about why Pennsylvania cities and towns were mentioned.
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- U.S. News & World Report Best Places To Live
- Niche Best Places To Live
- Forbes Best Places To Retire
- County Health Rankings & Roadmap’s Safest Suburbs
- Cheapest Homes By State
Generally speaking, great workplaces are those where employees feel respected and valued, have growth opportunities and competitive salaries, and work–life balance is more than a slogan. Here’s where various Pennsylvania employers rank in issues that matter to their workers:
There are also plenty of places to play and relax in Pennsylvania, according to lists from publications, review sites and other sources.
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- U.S. News & World Report’s Best Water Parks
- Tripadvisor’s Top Amusement Parks
- U.S. News Best B&Bs
- Affordable Luxury Vacations
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Publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Money, Forbes and Fortune and the ratings and review site Niche used different methodologies to compile their lists. Read more about why Pennsylvania's cities and towns were mentioned in these rankings:
Good jobs, whether at one of the country’s fastest-growing startups or a mid-sized or large company, also make communities more livable. Read more:
Pennsylvania also got mentions in rankings of places for a getaway or vacation. Read more:
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