Top 10 Happiest Places in America

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Burlington, Vermont

Burlington, Vermont: The happiest city in the U.S. according to WalletHub's analysis, known for its low weekly work hours and high rate of adequate sleep.

South Burlington, Vermont

South Burlington, Vermont: Ranked higher on the happiness list than its neighbor Burlington, known for its high rates of adequate sleep and sports participation.

Sioux Falls, South Dakota

South Burlington, Vermont: Ranked higher on the happiness list than its neighbor Burlington, known for its high rates of adequate sleep and sports participation.

Columbia, Maryland

Columbia, Maryland: Ranked high in emotional and physical well-being, with factors like life expectancy, sports participation, and adequate sleep rate contributing to its high happiness score.

Irvine, California

Irvine, California: Notable for low divorce and separation rates, as well as a low depression rate, contributing to its high happiness score.

San Francisco

San Francisco: Despite its high cost of living, it ranks high in income growth and has a reputation as a dream city, contributing to its strong happiness score.

Overland Park, Kansas

Overland Park: A happy city that excels in family-friendly amenities, as evidenced by its high ranking in both happiness and best cities for families lists, with its Farmers Market receiving top honors.

Madison, Wisconsin

Madison: A picturesque city blending college-town charm with a reputation as one of the best places to retire, offering a beautiful environment and excellent healthcare options.

San Jose, California

San Jose: A thriving technology hub in California with a high ranking in emotional and physical well-being, boasting low rates of depression, separation, and divorce.

Fremont, California

Fremont: The ultimate winner with high happiness scores, recognized as the best city to raise a family and the least-stressed city in America.

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