Crime & Housing Among Factors Dragging Mile High City Down On List Of Best Places To Live

It used to be the source of bragging rights in Denver; a ranking in the top five of the best places to live in the country as ranked by US News and World Report. But, last year Denver dropped to 14th on the list. This year, the Mile High City is all the way down to 55th.

“In particular, the housing affordability is one factor that is weighted more heavily this year in the best places to live ranking,” said Devon Morsby, real estate editor for US News and World Report. That’s not all.

Other things hurt, too, like poor air quality – 4th worst among the 150 cities in the rankings. Traffic has clogged. Morning commute times are among the country’s slowest. The rankings are compiled with input from people of what they find important and housing and cost of living are big. Shootings in Denver were unnerving while the family was here. “I love Colorado. The last few years in Denver I just don’t have amazing memories,” said Ammash.A spokeswoman for Denver Mayor Michael Hancock shared a brief statement about the rankings.

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