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8 Best Cities To Live In If You Vote Blue

With the presidential election upon us, you may be wondering where the best places in the United States (U.S.) are to grow your family if you vote blue. As provided by Pew Research Center, liberals prefer to live in larger cities where they own smaller homes, with family nearby, and they are in closer proximity to amenities, such as good schools and outdoor activities. When it comes to finding the right city to root their families, it’s also about being with like-minded people who share the same progressive views.

Here are 8 of the best cities to live in the U.S. if you vote blue.

1. Boston, Massachusetts

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Head to the New England region and root your family in Boston, Massachusetts. The city boasts as one of the best cities in Massachusetts to live as a liberal and is home to 665,945 diverse people. Boston houses the arts and culture everywhere you turn. Imagine theaters, music venues, and museums that provide you with all the entertainment you could desire. You can live the urban lifestyle in Boston while enjoying a palate of any possible cuisine imaginable. The city is a great place to call home for families, young professionals, and retirees.

2. Cambridge, Massachusetts

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Another Massachusetts city makes the list as one of the best cities to live in if you vote blue. Cambridge has an urban feel with a diverse population of 117,962. Many of the people who live in this city rent their homes and are strong liberals. This is a city where having like-minded progressive views will be in your favor as you will probably feel more at home. Both schools and neighborhoods are on the top of the list for A+ ratings making it a great city for families to take residence. Communities within the city come together to ensure safety is number one. There are plenty of outdoor recreational activities for families, access to a laundry list of parks, historical places to visit, and restaurants in abundance that will fill your appetite.

3. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Living in much of the Northeastern Region can be pricey with a family. However, Philadelphia ranks as one of the best cities to call home with your family. The city tends to meet family needs with more affordable housing, higher-rated schools, and public transportation. The city provides families with a good urban suburban feel and is a very large city with a population of nearly 1,593,208 people living here. Are you a foodie? Philadelphia has cuisines to meet every palate imaginable. With a historical backdrop, Philadelphia offers families an abundance of art and culture, parks, and outdoor activities.

4. Washington, District of Columbia (D.C.)

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The nation’s capital, Washington, D.C., takes the reigns as the number one most liberal city in the U.S.. Here in the nation’s capital, you get the urban feel with a diverse population of 670,587. There are endless activities and places to explore in the city. Most of the population within D.C. rents their homes. A lot of young professionals plant their seeds here in the nation’s capital. With schools rated above average, the diverse culture, and so much to see and do in D.C., it’s no wonder it makes the list for one of the best cities to live in if you vote blue.

5. Denver, Colorado

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You probably know Colorado best for its colorful backdrop of mountains and the plentiful hiking that is available. But Denver, Colorado is a city with an urban feel and home to a diverse population of 710,800. Denver residents are known for their friendly and casual demeanor with a large portion of the population being young professionals and retirees. The city offers schools rated above average, ample outdoor activities, and the perfect, low-humid climate for the outdoor enthusiast.

6. Seattle, Washington

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Seattle is one of the best cities to live in as a liberal in the state of Washington. The city offers an urban feel with a diverse population of 734,603. With a city offering public transportation, and the ability to walk or bike, the need for a car isn’t always a must living in Seattle. The city offers a slew of activities both indoors and outdoors year round. While the cost of living is high, much of the population rents their homes. The outdoor enthusiast will love the outdoor events offered in the summer to skiing in the winter. There is bound to be something for everyone in Seattle!

7. San Francisco, California

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If you’re looking for a place to live where you can carry a conversation with others who are like-minded in their progressive views and family lifestyle, you will want to consider San Francisco as your next city to call home. San Francisco has a large, densely, urban population of 851,036. Much of the city is young professionals who rent their homes. The city offers families and young professionals access to an abundance of shops, restaurants, and outdoor activities. Let’s not forget their A+ school and neighborhood ratings across the board. Perfect for families! The weather is perfect in San Francisco with low humidity and mild climate year-round.

8. Berkeley, California

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Another California city where the blue may feel at home is Berkeley. The city shares its diverse, urban suburban space with a population of 121,385. Berkeley has some of the best neighborhoods and schools rated in California making it a perfect location for liberal families to call home. There is a diverse selection of restaurants, art and culture, outdoor activities, and gorgeous backdrops where you can experience breathtaking views. Berkeley is a very liberal city welcoming all that comes to experience what the city has to offer. You will feel at home here.

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Source: Pew Research Center

Author: Christine Bliss

Title: Writer

Expertise: Travel, Adventure Travel, Finding Fun

Christine is a writer, the creator and author of her blog, An Unlocked L!fe, where she shares her passion for adventures, fun, and travel, including both the micro-joy filled and the macro-filled fun moments. Christine is an expert in finding fun activities and new experiences wherever she goes. She loves hiking with her favorite German Shepherd, North as her hiking sidekick. Christine loves to share with others what it means to live a life on your terms - fully.

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