🏛️ Best Historic & Charming Towns
Updated Mar 14, 2026 · 25 towns ranked by data
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Sussex County · Pop. 1,350
$580,000
Home Value
1.0/1k
Crime Rate
72
Walk Score
$65,000
Income
82
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Mackinac County · Pop. 500
$350,000
Home Value
0.5/1k
Crime Rate
70
Walk Score
$38,000
Income
81
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San Miguel County · Pop. 2,607
$1,100,000
Home Value
0.5/1k
Crime Rate
70
Walk Score
$52,000
Income
79
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Monterey County · Pop. 3,800
$1,400,000
Home Value
0.8/1k
Crime Rate
65
Walk Score
$95,000
Income
78
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Onondaga County · Pop. 2,500
$420,000
Home Value
0.5/1k
Crime Rate
50
Walk Score
$72,000
Income
75
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Gunnison County · Pop. 1,700
$580,000
Home Value
0.5/1k
Crime Rate
60
Walk Score
$48,000
Income
75
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Chittenden County · Pop. 44,743
$420,000
Home Value
2.5/1k
Crime Rate
68
Walk Score
$52,000
Income
74
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74
How We Scored This
America's most charming small towns with rich history, beautiful architecture, and vibrant culture.
Historic Character
Weight: 20% · Higher is better
Walkability
Weight: 20% · Higher is better
Dining
Weight: 15% · Higher is better
Safety
Weight: 15% · Lower is better
Affordability
Weight: 15% · Lower is better
Schools
Weight: 15% · Higher is better