{"id":38705,"date":"2015-08-04T13:46:27","date_gmt":"2015-08-04T20:46:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/?p=38705"},"modified":"2015-08-04T13:46:27","modified_gmt":"2015-08-04T20:46:27","slug":"most-relaxed-small-cities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/most-relaxed-small-cities\/","title":{"rendered":"These Are The 10 Most Relaxed Small Cities In America"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Embed Gallery<\/h3>\n<p><textarea style=\"width:600px;height:100px\"><\/br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/real-estate-and-more\/most-relaxed-small-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The 10 Most Relaxed Small Cities<\/a> By Movoto Real Estate<\/textarea><br \/>\nBefore we get going here, let\u2019s just take a second to get comfortable\u2014maybe put your feet up, take some deep breaths\u2014you know, just relax.<br \/>\nFeel better? Good. Because it seems as though that may have been your only reprieve in an otherwise stressful day (or perhaps stressful life) if you live in places like Washington D.C., New York, or any of the other most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/top-ten\/stressed-out-cities\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">stressed out cities<\/a> in the country.<br \/>\nOn the other hand, if you happen to live in one of the cities we\u2019re focusing on today, you\u2019re probably pretty darn relaxed already. That\u2019s because the 10 cities below are the most relaxed small cities in the country, starting with our winner, Richland, Washington.<br \/>\n1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/richland-wa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Richland, WA<\/a><br \/>\n2. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/dubuque-ia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dubuque, IA<\/a><br \/>\n3. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/manhattan-ks\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manhattan, KS<\/a><br \/>\n4. Charleston, WV<br \/>\n5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/cedar-park-tx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cedar Park, TX<\/a><br \/>\n6. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/chapel-hill-nc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chapel Hill, NC<\/a><br \/>\n7. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/georgetown-tx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Georgetown, TX<\/a><br \/>\n8. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/la-crosse-wi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Crosse, WI<\/a><br \/>\n9. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/normal-il\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Normal, IL<\/a><br \/>\n10. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/san-marcos-tx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">San Marcos, TX<\/a><br \/>\nIf you\u2019re a regular reader of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Movoto Real Estate<\/a> blog, you know we\u2019re a pretty relaxed bunch. After all, our jobs consist mostly of creating awesome <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/top-ten\/most-city-pride\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">lists<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/opinions\/harry-potter-vs-twilight-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">maps<\/a>, and fictional home <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/novelty-real-estate\/legend-of-korra-house\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">listings<\/a>. But aside from that, we sell houses, so if you\u2019re interested in giving up the big city for one of the more relaxed places above, just <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/agents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">get in touch<\/a>.<br \/>\nFirst, though, let\u2019s take a look at how we came up with this list in the first place.<\/p>\n<h2>Our Methodology<\/h2>\n<p>Okay, relax guys. We\u2019re going to make this explanation as quick and easy as possible. After all, this isn\u2019t our first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.movoto.com\/blog\/kind-of-a-big-deal-lists\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Big Deal List<\/a>, and by now, we\u2019re all pretty familiar with the drill, right?<br \/>\nWe started out with a list of all of the small cities in the U.S. between 50,000 and 60,000 people. Then, we analyzed each place using data from the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.census.gov\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">U.S. Census<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.areavibes.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Areavibes<\/a>, and business listings, in each of the following categories:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Commute Time (the lower, the more relaxed)<\/li>\n<li>Unemployment Rate (the lower, the more relaxed)<\/li>\n<li>Cost of Living (the lower, the more relaxed)<\/li>\n<li>Crimes per 100,000 people (the fewer, the more relaxed)<\/li>\n<li>Hours worked per week (the fewer, the more relaxed)<\/li>\n<li>Population Density (the lower, the more relaxed)<\/li>\n<li>Percent of Earnings Spent on Rent (the lower, the more relaxed)<\/li>\n<li>Number of massage businesses per capita (the higher, the more relaxed)<\/li>\n<li>Yoga studios per capita (the higher, the more relaxed)<\/li>\n<li>Parks per capita (the higher, the more relaxed)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once we omitted any places that didn\u2019t have complete data, we were left with a grand total of 140 small cities, which we ranked with a score from one to 140 in each category. Cities with scores closer to one were more relaxed overall.<br \/>\nWe then averaged each place\u2019s rankings into one overall Big Deal Score, where again, the places with the lowest scores were the most relaxed.<br \/>\nAlright, chill out, we\u2019re almost done here. If you\u2019d like to see more than just these top 10, you can head to the bottom of the post to see the top 50 (at a leisurely pace, of course). Otherwise, kick back and have some chamomile tea or something as we take a closer look at our 10 winners.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Richland, WA<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2015\/01\/most-relaxing-small-cities\/images\/1.jpg\" alt=\"10 Most Relaxed Small Cities\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user triconf<\/div>\n<p>Anyone who has ever been to Washington knows that the scenery as at least relaxing, but this little city in particular offers more than just a beautiful (and by beautiful, we mean absolutely breathtaking) backdrop in which to zen out.<br \/>\nRichland had an adjusted income of $71,608\u2014meaning the median household income of $68,744 was adjusted to account for the lower than average cost of living score of 96. Out of all of the places we looked at, Richland residents spent the seventh smallest percentage of this adjusted income on rent. In other words, less worrying about making that monthly payment.<br \/>\nRichland also had the 16th least densely packed population, which may not seem like that big of a deal\u2014but hey, you try living in a place like San Francisco where your neighbors are practically in your bathroom. It\u2019s stressful.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Dubuque, IA<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2015\/01\/most-relaxing-small-cities\/images\/2.jpg\" alt=\"10 Most Relaxed Small Cities\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Jason Mrachina<\/div>\n<p>Here\u2019s another city that seems to know how the whole rent thing should work (See, San Francisco?? Not ALL income must go to rent). Whoops, sorry. Back to Dubuque, which had the 12th lowest percentage of earnings go to rent.<br \/>\nWhich is awesome because it leaves residents relaxed and free to enjoy some yoga (it ranked 38th in this category), explore the high number of parks, like Washington Park, per capita, or just revel in the knowledge that they have the 13th lowest cost of living and only work an average of 36.6 hours per week.<br \/>\nNow there\u2019s your meditation mantra.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Manhattan, KS<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2015\/01\/most-relaxing-small-cities\/images\/3.jpg\" alt=\"10 Most Relaxed Small Cities\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Derek Stegelman<\/div>\n<p>Unlike that other Manhattan, this one is actually quite relaxing. Let\u2019s compare. Manhattan in New York City: Loud, crowded, everyone just struggling to make ends meet, constantly attempting to hustle across town against the traffic.<br \/>\nManhattan, Kansas, on the other hand, has the sixth shortest average commute time (just 16 minutes!), an unemployment rate of just 4.30 percent (lower than 128 other places on our list!), and residents only work an average of 34.6 hours per week.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Charleston, WV<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2015\/01\/most-relaxing-small-cities\/images\/4.jpg\" alt=\"10 Most Relaxed Small Cities\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user O Palsson<\/div>\n<p>Here\u2019s something that is sure to make any big-city readers out there green with envy. Charleston has a median rent price of just $625. This, plus an adjusted income of $51,720 (adjusted for the cost of living, that is), means that Charleston residents spend the sixth lowest percentage on rent out of all the places we looked at.<br \/>\nIf that\u2019s not reason enough to pack your bags and head to Charleston, maybe this will help: It\u2019s also the fifth safest city we looked at, with fewer than 2,000 crimes per 100,000 people. Not worrying about being mugged every time you walk out the door? Now that\u2019s relaxing.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Cedar Park, TX<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2015\/01\/most-relaxing-small-cities\/images\/5.jpg\" alt=\"10 Most Relaxed Small Cities\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Steve Miller<\/div>\n<p>Cedar Park\u2014the first of three small cities representing the grand state of Texas. And speaking of grand, it may come as no surprise that one of the main reasons Cedar Park ranked so well was for its high number of parks per capita. I mean, there\u2019s tons of space for them after all.<br \/>\nThere also seems to be a lot of room for other relaxing amenities, specifically, massage businesses and yoga studios. There\u2019s Flow Yoga, Pure Bikram Yoga, gyms with yoga\u2026 And hey, if you really can\u2019t find one you love, Austin is just a quick and stress-free drive away\u2026 providing you don\u2019t hit Mopac at rush hour.<br \/>\nBut then you can just turn on 90.5 and listen to the soothing sounds of Terry Gross. Everyone wins!<\/p>\n<h2>6. Chapel Hill, NC<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2015\/01\/most-relaxing-small-cities\/images\/6.jpg\" alt=\"10 Most Relaxed Small Cities\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Lee Coursey<\/div>\n<p>Fun fact! The average resident in Chapel Hill, North Carolina works a total of just 33.5 hours per week. 33.5 hours per WEEK! That is pretty awesome, considering these days most people in the U.S. work well over 40.<br \/>\nAnd what to do with all that free time? Relax. Go to yoga\u2014from Franklin St. Yoga Center to Triangle Yoga and everywhere in between, there are plenty of options to choose from (the 16th most per capita, in fact).<br \/>\nIf you find your zen outdoors, there are also the 20th most parks per capita. And if you\u2019d rather just find inner peace by making the long drive to work\u2026 well, too bad. Chapel Hill has an average commute time of just 19 minutes.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Georgetown, TX<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2015\/01\/most-relaxing-small-cities\/images\/7.jpg\" alt=\"10 Most Relaxed Small Cities\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Anne Worner<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re sensing a trend with our Texas cities, you\u2019re on the right track\u2026 Georgetown is yet another small city just outside of Austin, which everyone knows is kind of the epitome of chilled out in the Lone Star State.<br \/>\nGeorgetown has plenty of relaxed folks all on its own though, thanks to being one of the least densely-populated places on our list, with just 990 people per square mile. To put that into perspective, just take a look at another small city on our list, West New York, NJ. It has nearly 50,000 people per square mile\u2014it\u2019s no wonder it came in at No. 138.<br \/>\nNot only do Georgetown\u2019s residents have plenty of space; they also have plenty of parks and jobs, ranking 13th and 12th in these categories, respectively. Really, it seems the only thing they\u2019re lacking is crime.<\/p>\n<h2>8. La Crosse, WI<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2015\/01\/most-relaxing-small-cities\/images\/8.jpg\" alt=\"10 Most Relaxed Small Cities\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user Sleepycat5<\/div>\n<p>With studios like Root Down Yoga and the Yoga Place, just to name a couple, La Crosse has some of the most yoga studios per capita on our list. It also has the 18th most massage places. But what really makes this city relaxing for residents is not found in any business. No, the answer to their relaxation is much more complex\u2026<br \/>\nJust kidding. It\u2019s pretty simple, really. These guys work an average of just 33.9 hours per week, have a commute time of just 16 minutes, oh, and the cost of living? It\u2019s 10 points lower than the national average of 100!<br \/>\nTurns out, less work + more play &#8211; expense = relaxation. Who knew?<\/p>\n<h2>9. Normal, IL<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2015\/01\/most-relaxing-small-cities\/images\/9.jpg\" alt=\"10 Most Relaxed Small Cities\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user soundfromwayout<\/div>\n<p>Oh, if only the Normal way of life was normal in the rest of the country, we\u2019d all be a lot more relaxed and a lot less, you know, crazy.<br \/>\nTake this city\u2019s average workweek for example. The average resident gets in the car, drives for just 16 minutes, and then proceeds to clock in approximately 32.5 hours\u2026 for the whole week. The only place with a shorter average work week was Corvallis, OR, with 32.3 hours!<br \/>\nIt doesn\u2019t end there, though. The average Joe in Normal earns about $57,771 per year (adjusted for the cost of living), and only spends $742 of that per month on rent, giving him\/her one of the lowest percentages of income spent on rent.<br \/>\nSeriously, San Francisco: take notes.<\/p>\n<h2>10. San Marcos, TX<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2015\/01\/most-relaxing-small-cities\/images\/10.jpg\" alt=\"10 Most Relaxed Small Cities\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"source\">Source: Flickr user rubengarciajrphotography<\/div>\n<p>Last but certainly not least on our list is San Marcos\u2014yes, yet another small city outside of Austin. Aside from there likely being something in the water that just makes residents in this area so much more relaxed (dark chocolate?), San Marcos pretty much aced it when it came to work\/life balance.<br \/>\nThe average work week here is just 32.8 hours, and just 3.40 percent of residents are unemployed! Compare that to, say, Porterville, CA where over 12 percent of people are jobless, and it\u2019s no wonder SM made the cut (and Porterville came in at 86.)<br \/>\nBut wait, there\u2019s more! San Marcos also had the ninth lowest cost of living\u2014a score of just 86, compared to the national average of 100. With a shorter work week and a lower cost of living, seems like you guys should have plenty of time for that massage (of which there are plenty.)<\/p>\n<h2>Simma Down Now<\/h2>\n<p>Hey now, if your hometown didn\u2019t quite make the cut, there\u2019s no need to get worked up. You can check the list below to see the 50 most relaxed small cities\u2014or just skip it altogether, sell your home, and head to one of these top 10 for a more laid back lifestyle.<br \/>\nAs Lao Tzu said, \u201cManifest plainness, embrace simplicity, reduce selfishness, have few desires.\u201d And that guy really knew how to relax.<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2015\/01\/most-relaxing-small-cities\/table.html\" target=\"\u201d_blank\u201d\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Most Relaxed Small Cities\" src=\"http:\/\/s3.amazonaws.com\/movotoblog\/2015\/01\/most-relaxing-small-cities\/relaxing.png\" title=\"The 10 Most Relaxed Small Cities in America\" style=\"width:600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Embed Gallery The 10 Most Relaxed Small Cities By Movoto Real Estate Before we get going here, let\u2019s just take a second to get comfortable\u2014maybe put your feet up, take some deep breaths\u2014you know, just relax. Feel better? Good. Because it seems as though that may have been your only reprieve in an otherwise stressful day (or perhaps stressful life) if you live in places like Washington D.C., New York, or any of the other most stressed out cities in the country. On the other hand, if you happen to live in one of the cities we\u2019re focusing on today, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":38706,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-38705","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-top-places","post--single"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>These Are The 10 Most Relaxed Small Cities In America<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Take a break, relax, and check out these 10 cities. Work can wait. (But seriously, if you get fired for reading this, don\u2019t get mad at us. 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