Find the Best Places to Live

Our patented neighborhood search engine will instantly reveal the best neighborhoods for you, based on the criteria you choose! To start, select a lifestyle choice or power research tool below. About our neighborhood search engine »

Research tools

Best Public Schools
Discover the top rated schools in any area.

Neighborhood Crime Rates
Discover the safest neighborhoods in any city or town before you buy a home or move.

Home Appreciation Rates
Know the neighborhoods in any city or town that appreciate the most - before you buy a home

Match a Neighborhood
Know of an existing neighborhood that you love? Find neighborhoods just like it anywhere in the country.

Build a Neighborhood
Select from over 60 characteristics to find neighborhoods that meet your own exact needs.

Retirement Dream Areas
Find the top choices and best values in any area of America.

Luxury Communities
Uncover premium areas in which to live or invest.

Vacation Home Locations
Discover hidden gems that offer great living, and a sound investment.

Families with Children
Find neighborhoods that combine good schools, reasonable prices, and a family-friendly environment.

Great Deals on Great Towns
Discover neighborhoods that offer premium qualities without the high prices.

First-time Homebuyers
Uncover neighborhoods in your area that provide the best combination of price, convenience, and quality.

New Home Communities
Search for newly constructed homes and communities.

Dear friends,

My name is Dr. Schiller. I am a PhD geographer and the creator of NeighborhoodScout. I created NeighborhoodScout to provide the type of completely objective and personalized answers to finding the best neighborhood for you that I always wished I had when I was moving to a new place. It took me years of research and development to build this patent-pending search engine that describes each neighborhood in America.

We all know that there is no single "best place" that is right for everyone, because each person is different. And, throughout our lives, our needs change. NeighborhoodScout is built to provide you with personalized, objective answers before you move or buy a house. My goal is to save you significant time and anxiety in finding the right place in which to buy a home, and save you a lot of money as well because you will be better equipped to choose the right location.

Please remember that I have no vested interest in you choosing any particular area. My goal is for you to use this service to find the RIGHT locations for you - no matter where or what type of neighborhood that is! From our family to yours, we wish you great success with your search.

Sincerely yours,
Dr. Andrew Schiller